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VGC 646M

1974 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,701 mi
Last recorded74,701 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Microbus54,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGC 646M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,701 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,826 miles

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

all 4 jacking points badly rusting

both inner wing areas have been welded from inside!!!

Fail 1 Oct 2013 70,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all 4 jacking points badly rusting

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,800 miles

o/s/f inner wing/step area holed and rusting!!o/s/f and o/s/r jacking points weak and rusting

Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,750 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both n/s front and rear tyre side walls perrisd

Fail 22 Sep 2010 70,688 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,688 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,539 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,481 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 70,382 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 70,382 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s top ball joint gaitor split

Pass 22 Sep 2006 70,231 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 70,231 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion was idicated within the perscribed areas , NOT considered excessive HOWEVER this vehicle requires corrosion assesment at regular basis

unable to make full assesment of the wheel nuts and brake components due to wheel trims and rim design

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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VGC 646M is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 54,578 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 VGC 646M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VGC 646M registered?

VGC 646M is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 10 April 1974.

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