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SGW 710L

1973 Volkswagen Microbus

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,382 mi
Last recorded93,382 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Microbus52,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGW 710L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 93,382 miles

brake pipes on to brake master cylinder corroded

n/s/r- side light slightly affected by the indicator

rear brake flexi hose connections corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

under body corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,107 miles

brake pipes onto brake master cylinder corroded

complete underside of vehicle is corroded

n/s/r side light affected by indicator

rear brake flex hoses connections corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Jul 2018 93,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working works continuously when steering wheel is turned (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes onto brake master cylinder corroded

complete underside of vehicle is corroded

n/s/r side light affected by indicator

rear brake flex hoses connections corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jul 2017 92,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (2.6.2)

Nearside outer door handle loose

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

idle speed erratic

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2017 92,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (2.6.2)

Nearside outer door handle loose

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

idle speed erratic

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,070 miles

idle speed eratic

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jun 2016 92,061 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam on all the time (1.7.5c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

idle speed eratic

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,803 miles

idle speed erratic

wiper switch/stalk loose

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,615 miles

idle speed slightly high

oil light flashing

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,316 miles

Engine idle slightly high

Front brake imbalance slightly high 20%

Minor oil leak

N/S/R Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

O/S Drivers seat runner distorded (seat secure)

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing and both rears

Windscreen scratched

Fail 17 Jun 2013 91,316 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine idle slightly high

Front brake imbalance slightly high 20%

Minor oil leak

N/S/R Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing and both rears

Windscreen scratched

Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,923 miles

Front windscreen scratched

N/S/R Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Slight weep from steering arm damper

Wires slightly chaffed along rear part of chassis

Fail 20 Jun 2012 90,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front windscreen scratched

N/S/R Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Slight weep from steering arm damper

Wires slightly chaffed along rear part of chassis

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,713 miles

Drivers seat slightly loose

Fan belt loose

Large oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

All shock absorbers corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Windscreen scratched

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,563 miles

all shock absorbers corroded

excess oil leak

idle speed a touch high

screen scratched

slight play in rear w/bearings

Fail 21 Jun 2010 90,554 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all shock absorbers corroded

excess oil leak

idle speed a touch high

screen scratched

slight play in rear w/bearings

Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,286 miles

All shock absorbers outter casings slightly corroded and dust covers slightly broken

Inlet air leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a minor oil leak and sound slightly worn and noisey.

Washers slightly poor

Windscreen has light scratch marks

Fail 11 Jun 2009 90,275 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All shock absorbers outter casings slightly corroded and dust covers slightly broken

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a minor oil leak and sound slightly worn and noisey.

Washers slightly poor

Windscreen has light scratch marks

Pass 25 Jun 2008 90,018 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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SGW 710L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus in Purple 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 SGW 710L, 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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SGW 710L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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