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LGP 458P

1975 Volkswagen Microbus

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,785 mi
Last recorded27,785 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Microbus78,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGP 458P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 27,785 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 19,531 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 711 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,943 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking between the tread

Fail 3 Feb 2015 99,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking between the tread

Pass 18 Jan 2014 97,369 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 94,984 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,166 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 92,545 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 91,908 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 91,908 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 89,474 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 87,448 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 87,439 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 86,570 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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LGP 458P is a 1975 Volkswagen Microbus in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LGP 458P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LGP 458P registered?

LGP 458P is a 1975 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 14 August 1975.

Is LGP 458P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGP 458P shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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