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ONK 986L

1973 Volkswagen Microbus

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,282 mi
Last recorded81,282 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Microbus52,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONK 986L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 81,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Main beam not staying on

Tow bar bolts missing

Fail 14 Aug 2023 81,280 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Tow bar mount MARKED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Unable to test NOT EXTENDING (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting MARKED (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective No pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting MARKED (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Main beam not staying on

Tow bar bolts missing

Pass 23 May 2017 80,804 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 80,589 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 80,534 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 80,480 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 80,317 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 80,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 79,959 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 79,714 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

deterioration to front anti roll bar brackets

deterioration to handbrake cables

surface corrosion to front axle beam

Fail 30 Apr 2009 79,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,397 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 77,806 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 77,797 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2006 76,535 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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ONK 986L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ONK 986L, 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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ONK 986L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 21 May 1973.

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