CarVerify

Free Car Check

KYX 462K

1971 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

52,901 mi
Last recorded52,901 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Microbus48,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYX 462K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,901 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,353 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,367 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,284 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 48,810 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 May 2014 48,810 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 48,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 457,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 457,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,481 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 45,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 44,419 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,023 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 41,023 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,665 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 38,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn on edges/general rusting throughout underside of vehicle/nearside front lower inner valance corroded/lower inner sills both sides corroded/play in steering idler arm

Fail 18 Apr 2008 32,724 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn on edges/general rusting throughout underside of vehicle/nearside front lower inner valance corroded/lower inner sills both sides corroded/play in steering idler arm

Pass 17 Apr 2007
Fail 12 Apr 2007 26,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge/offside front lower inner sill rusting/nearside lower inner sill rusting various places /front axle beam rusting /brake pipes rusting

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,052 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 18,956 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Volkswagen Microbus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KYX 462K is a 1971 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 48,305 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 KYX 462K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KYX 462K?

You can check the full history of KYX 462K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KYX 462K registered?

KYX 462K is a 1971 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is KYX 462K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYX 462K shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KYX 462K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KYX 462K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.