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NHC 74L

1973 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

52,547 mi
Last recorded52,547 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Microbus52,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHC 74L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 52,547 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,482 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,468 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,429 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 52,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,709 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 52,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,174 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 52,174 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,157 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 52,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,133 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 52,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,027 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 52,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 51,512 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 51,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,541 miles

rear bumper missing

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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NHC 74L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 52,753 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 NHC 74L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NHC 74L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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