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WLK 671S

1977 Volkswagen Microbus

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

82,592 mi
Last recorded82,592 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Microbus42,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLK 671S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 82,592 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 82,590 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 82,499 miles

ALL Tyres over ten years old

Fail 24 Feb 2023 82,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL Tyres over ten years old

Pass 22 Apr 2021 82,183 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 82,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,159 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 81,513 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 81,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 81,336 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 81,318 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 80,807 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 80,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 80,711 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 80,711 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,389 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 80,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,111 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 79,111 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 78,495 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 77,507 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Apr 2009 76,738 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 76,738 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 76,066 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 76,046 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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 brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear bump stops missig

corrosion showing in offside rear inner wing under battery

corrosion showing on floor/inner wing at nearside front

suspension been lowered

Pass 10 Apr 2007 74,925 miles

park brake travel high..play in steering mech..brake pipes corroded..ball joint gaitors split..play in hubs..rear bump stops missing..

Fail 30 Mar 2007 74,885 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

parking brake high..play in steering mech..brake pipes corroded..ball joint gaitors split..rear bump stops missing..play in rear hubs..

Pass 4 Apr 2006 74,119 miles

play in o/s and n/s front hubs...play in rear wheel bearings..parking brake travel high

Fail 24 Mar 2006 74,102 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

play in front hubs...play in rear wheel bearings...parking brake travel high...ball joint rubbers split

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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WLK 671S is a 1977 Volkswagen Microbus in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 WLK 671S, 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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WLK 671S is a 1977 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 15 September 1977.

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