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JKE 65D

1998 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,046 mi
Last recorded12,046 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKE 65D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 12,046 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 9,136 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 7,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 5,897 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 5,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 3,306 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 1,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 1,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 95,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 89,962 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 80,597 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 77,929 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 77,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

long pedal travel.

rear inner cv boots split.

Fail 8 Aug 2007 75,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear inner cv boots split.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 71,475 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 71,471 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

long pedal travel.

n/side inner cv boot split.

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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JKE 65D is a 1998 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JKE 65D, 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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JKE 65D is a 1998 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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