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HON 615D

1966 Volkswagen Microbus

Green Petrol 2007cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Microbus36,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHON 615D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,007cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 5 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 32,588 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid above front axle (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 30,997 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 30,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

FRONT CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODED

Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,488 miles

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

Offside Rear INNER WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,039 miles

Nearside Front 'a' post box section cap starting to corrode and deteriorate.

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Front 'a' post box section cap starting to corrode and deteriorate.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,290 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,880 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres outer sidewalls perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2013 27,849 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,114 miles

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

both outer sills/closing sills corroded/weak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,615 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,378 miles

slight leak from offside rear hub seal

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,449 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 23,445 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 May 2008 19,008 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 19,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion on sills

Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,341 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 7,692 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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HON 615D is a 1966 Volkswagen Microbus in Green with a 2,007cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 36,484 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 HON 615D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HON 615D is a 1966 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 31 December 1966.

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