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WDH 646S

1977 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,208 mi
Last recorded90,208 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Microbus42,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDH 646S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 90,208 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 90,208 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 90,125 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 89,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 89,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 20 Nov 2021 89,770 miles

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 20 May 2020 89,685 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,559 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,221 miles

Oil leak ()

steering damper missing

Fail 23 Apr 2018 89,221 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure near horn area (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

steering damper missing

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,961 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 88,617 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed, difficult to assess

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,715 miles

Light corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,360 miles

Advise offside rear brake back plate corroded, not to excess.

Slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2013 86,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Advise offside rear brake back plate corroded, not to excess.

Advise rear brake operation - slight inbalance.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,779 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 85,352 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 85,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2007 84,667 miles

Both rear inner arches have some corrosion,not within a prescribed area or excessive at time of test.

Parking brake uneven advise brake inspection to be carried out to eliminate discrepancy.

Fail 27 Jun 2007 84,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 82,583 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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WDH 646S is a 1977 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 42,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDH 646S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WDH 646S registered?

WDH 646S is a 1977 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 7 October 1977.

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