MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,298 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
numerous welded repairs to box sections,sills and front suspension subframe, undersealed unable to assess quality of repairs. Rear crossmember behind bumper corroded into holes but not within prescribed areas.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
numerous welded repairs to box sections,sills and front suspension subframe, undersealed unable to assess quality of repairs. Rear crossmember behind bumper corroded into holes but not within prescribed areas.
Front Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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VLB 224M is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 VLB 224M, 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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VLB 224M is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 July 1974.
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