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DDH 390L

1973 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,363 mi
Last recorded32,363 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Microbus52,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDH 390L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,363 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 32,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,311 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 32,311 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 29,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,381 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jun 2010 27,374 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,080 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,391 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear drive shaft boots split

Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,289 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 21,289 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,190 miles

nearside outer rear drive shaft boot split

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jun 2006 18,190 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

nearside outer rear drive shaft boot split

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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DDH 390L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 52,753 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DDH 390L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DDH 390L registered?

DDH 390L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 28 March 1973.

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