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HRL 441D

1998 Volkswagen Microbus

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,993 mi
Last recorded17,993 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRL 441D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 17,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 17,993 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 17,452 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

under body of vehicle is heavily covered in waxol

Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,021 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slight play king pins both front

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,709 miles

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,177 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,038 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,896 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,181 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 12,133 miles

wear on both front king pins

Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,889 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 10,468 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

corrosion in o/s floor pan but not in a perscribed area

fuel cap seal slightly perished

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 11 May 2006 9,332 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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HRL 441D is a 1998 Volkswagen Microbus in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HRL 441D, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HRL 441D is a 1998 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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