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VLB 224M

1974 Volkswagen Microbus

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,298 mi
Last recorded3,298 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Microbus54,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLB 224M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 3,298 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 3,292 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2010 2,610 miles

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.

Fail 13 May 2010 2,604 miles

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.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 2,317 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 2,317 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2006 1,318 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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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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What year was VLB 224M registered?

VLB 224M is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is VLB 224M safe to buy?

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