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JPJ 68N

1975 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

240 mi
Last recorded240 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Microbus78,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPJ 68N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 240 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 228 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 98,457 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 98,448 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

front windscreen washers need adjusting

Pass 16 Nov 2010 97,657 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 95,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 93,992 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 93,987 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 93,514 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2007 93,514 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2006 91,958 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 85,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

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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JPJ 68N is a 1975 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 78,618 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 JPJ 68N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JPJ 68N is a 1975 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 3 July 1975.

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