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MPD 363P

1976 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,211 mi
Last recorded65,211 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Microbus63,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPD 363P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 65,211 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 64,965 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,681 miles

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 64,211 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,777 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 63,777 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 63,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light surface degradation (3.6.B.4d)

Rear torsion beam ends becoming corroded

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler/relay (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 63,719 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light surface degradation (3.6.B.4d)

Rear torsion beam ends becoming corroded

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler/relay (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 63,200 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 63,068 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,068 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 62,543 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,240 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,453 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,195 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 53,071 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 53,071 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,952 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 52,768 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 52,768 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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MPD 363P is a 1976 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MPD 363P, 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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MPD 363P is a 1976 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 5 March 1976.

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