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VWV 384K

1971 Volkswagen Minibus

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,212 mi
Last recorded89,212 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWV 384K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Oil leak Engine oil ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 83,366 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion on both sides of rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 77,749 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 77,749 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,542 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

one bolt missing from offside rear outer cv joint flange

Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,965 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 76,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,363 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 68,989 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 65,206 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 65,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear inner c.v gaiter split

Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,714 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 62,709 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 58,720 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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VWV 384K is a 1971 Volkswagen Minibus in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VWV 384K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VWV 384K is a 1971 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 20 September 1971.

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