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FDG 421C

1965 Volkswagen Microbus

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,176 mi
Last recorded50,176 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Microbus34,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDG 421C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 50,176 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 50,170 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,603 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 47,974 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,755 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 46,064 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,643 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

steering box has slight play.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,033 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 44,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both headlamps dim

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,416 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 43,416 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

steering box ,o/s/r hub & n/s/r hub oil leaks

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,926 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

steering box leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2009 42,926 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

steering box leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,376 miles

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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FDG 421C is a 1965 Volkswagen Microbus in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1965 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 34,581 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDG 421C, 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 61 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FDG 421C registered?

FDG 421C is a 1965 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 24 May 1965.

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