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XRF 148X

1982 Volkswagen Microbus

Yellow Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,761 mi
Last recorded83,761 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRF 148X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,761 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

n/s o/s sill have surface corrision to them

n/s/r o/s/r brake back plates starting to corrode

Pass 2 May 2013 82,469 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f tyre catching the ft brake pipe

Fail 23 Apr 2013 82,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f tyre catching the ft brake pipe

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,968 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

copieuse amount off under sill apply on the inner sill till rear

Pass 25 May 2007 80,117 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 77,123 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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XRF 148X is a 1982 Volkswagen Microbus in Yellow with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XRF 148X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XRF 148X is a 1982 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 27 May 1982.

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