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VUU 534M

1974 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

60,523 mi
Last recorded60,523 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Microbus54,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUU 534M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 60,523 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 60,523 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,941 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 58,941 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,499 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 58,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 58,495 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front & rear steal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember & chassis (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember & chassis (2.4.A.3)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch rear sections (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s/+ n/s front brake callipers (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & rear flooring chassis / outrigers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & rear flooring / chassis / outrigers (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch front sections (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all corrosion marked & inspected by customer at time of test (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,406 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2015 57,406 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2014 56,382 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 56,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,578 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 54,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,565 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 51,565 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,750 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,547 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 42,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

floorpan around side door step insecure

nearside floorpan holed and corroded not in prescribed area

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,277 miles

corrosion on various brake pipes

Fail 31 Oct 2008 42,265 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,583 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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VUU 534M is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VUU 534M, 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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VUU 534M is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 14 May 1974.

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