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VUY 199M

1973 Volkswagen Microbus

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,757 mi
Last recorded19,757 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Microbus52,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUY 199M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 19,757 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 19,630 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 19,625 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s& o/s front body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 19,386 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 19,128 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 17,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 16,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

extensive general under body corrosion and repairs

general body corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2017 16,493 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flicker when load on electrics (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear chassis by engine mounting

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush recommended (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 14,865 miles

Both rear tyres - sidewalls perished

Front wheel bearings sound 'dry'

Oil warning light flashes @ idle

slight corrosion off-side rear chassis

slight corrosion, near-side front and off-side front chassis ( Y-section)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 14,865 miles

Both rear tyres - sidewalls perished

Front wheel bearings sound 'dry'

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil warning light flashes @ idle

slight corrosion off-side rear chassis

slight corrosion, near-side front and off-side front chassis ( Y-section)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,067 miles

Front No. plate damaged.

Off-side rear chassis out-rigger corroded.

wiper blades.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 11,668 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,409 miles

All of the under body repairs carried out.

Fail 15 Jun 2013 10,391 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Body work in poor condition.

Exhaust corroded.

Poor beam pattern in both headlights.

Rear shockers corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake back plate rubbing on n/s/r.

front wheel arches corroded and weak.

heavy weld repairs to front floors.

unable to inspect rest of steering and suspension fully due to idler arm mounting.

wipers not parking.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 9,373 miles

heavy corrosion to body .

heavy weld repaires to o/s/f seat area.

n/s/f upper ball joint dust cover in poor condition.

n/s/r brake back plate rubbing.

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

slight play in steering system.

underside heavily undersealed in places.

underside of vehicle corroded in places.

undertrays fitted.

wipers not parking.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,122 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 8,088 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 6,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers door, offside sliding door and rear tail gate holed by corrosion

General vehicle condition Advance corrosion

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front brake hoses to metal pipes security poor.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 67,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake hoses to metal pipes security poor

drivers door and offside sliding door holed by corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2009 5,915 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 2,845 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 2,840 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear 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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VUY 199M is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VUY 199M, 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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VUY 199M is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 3 August 1973.

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