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PLE 372L

1973 Volkswagen Microbus

Bronze Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

734 mi
Last recorded734 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Microbus52,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLE 372L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 734 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 490 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2022 150 miles

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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PLE 372L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus in Bronze with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLE 372L, 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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What year was PLE 372L registered?

PLE 372L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 22 June 1973.

Is PLE 372L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLE 372L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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