MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,461 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at servo (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
offside front brake binding slightly
only drivers seat fitted at time of test
offside front brake binding slightly
only drivers seat fitted at time of test
all underneath slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all underneath slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
n/s/f upper bump stop missing
o/s/f flexi brake pipe ferrule corroded
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?
Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MEN 573R is a 1976 Volkswagen Microbus in Bronze with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1976 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 63,068 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 MEN 573R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MEN 573R registered?
MEN 573R is a 1976 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 August 1976.
Is MEN 573R safe to buy?
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