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OMG 539X

1982 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,222 mi
Last recorded21,222 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMG 539X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,835cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 21,222 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 19,782 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 19,782 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 117,601 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 117,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 107,020 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 106,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 106,345 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 5,031 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 102,552 miles

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

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 31 Mar 2011 99,557 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 94,299 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 91,533 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 91,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 90,349 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 90,349 miles

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

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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OMG 539X is a 1982 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,835cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OMG 539X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OMG 539X registered?

OMG 539X is a 1982 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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