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RLO 152L

1973 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,682 mi
Last recorded39,682 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Microbus52,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLO 152L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,682 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,097 miles

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

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

Front sleight free play inner track arm joints

horn switch requires identifing

Fail 27 Apr 2016 38,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front sleight free play inner track arm joints

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

horn switch requires identifing

Pass 21 Mar 2015 36,574 miles

All front ball joint boots slightly split

Nearside front and rear of sill corroded and weak

Nearside front outrigger corroded and weak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight free play in inner track arm ball joint

Fail 21 Mar 2015 36,574 miles

All front ball joint boots slightly split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front and rear of sill corroded and weak

Nearside front outrigger corroded and weak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight free play in inner track arm ball joint

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 34,711 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 29 Mar 2014 34,711 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front and nearside rear arch is corroded.

Offside rear CV boot is cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2012 32,173 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,312 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and perished

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,241 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 22,239 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,862 miles

O/S/R FLOOR BY BUMPER CORROIDED

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED AND SPLITTING

Pass 24 Jul 2007 136,132 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 136,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

o/s outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,583 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 13,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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RLO 152L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RLO 152L, 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 RLO 152L registered?

RLO 152L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 22 May 1973.

Is RLO 152L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLO 152L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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