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TWP 880L

1973 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

14,507 mi
Last recorded14,507 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Microbus52,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWP 880L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 14,507 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 14,505 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side front (8.2.2)

Passenger's seat insecure back of rear seat (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) not working near side rear (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working near side rear (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding off side rear (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort off side rear (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

near side and off side front brake pipes to hoses starting to go rusty

off side rear brake pipe starting to go rusty

wireing loom above steering box rubbing on floor through hole

Pass 14 May 2016 14,407 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Sep 2015 14,083 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 140,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 14,016 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 14,013 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 13,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 13,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,584 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 12,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,883 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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TWP 880L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 TWP 880L, 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 TWP 880L registered?

TWP 880L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 9 May 1973.

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