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NBP 541M

1973 Volkswagen Multivan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,709 mi
Last recorded65,709 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBP 541M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 65,709 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 65,708 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,333 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front seatbelt cover damaged but working correctly

Fail 22 Apr 2015 63,054 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front seatbelt cover damaged but working correctly

Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,701 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 61,701 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,330 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 59,329 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 May 2012 56,790 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 May 2012 56,790 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,165 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,949 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,400 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,070 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,192 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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NBP 541M is a 1973 Volkswagen Multivan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBP 541M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NBP 541M registered?

NBP 541M is a 1973 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 8 August 1973.

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