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XYK 774N

1974 Volkswagen Microbus

Orange Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

272,454 mi
Last recorded272,454 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Microbus54,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYK 774N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 272,454 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 272,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 26,432 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front inner step corroding

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front inner wheel tub corroding

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 26,423 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front inner step corroding

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front inner wheel tub corroding

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,387 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

fuel cap seal deteriorated

rear brake imbalance

Fail 7 Mar 2016 26,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

fuel cap seal deteriorated

rear brake imbalance

Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,005 miles

drag link ball joints slight wear

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2015 25,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

drag link ball joints slight wear

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2014 25,418 miles

seating in the rear of the vehicle povided for two forward facing and one rear facing passengers at the time of the test

Fail 21 Jan 2014 25,417 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

seating in the rear of the vehicle povided for two forward facing and one rear facing passengers at the time of the test

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,336 miles

rear offside inner bodysill structure corroding but no holes present

rear seating fitted in the rear for two forward facing and one rear facing at the time of the test

Fail 4 Apr 2013 25,336 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear offside inner bodysill structure corroding but no holes present

rear seating fitted in the rear for two forward facing and one rear facing at the time of the test

Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,523 miles

rear seating for two forward facing and one rear facing at the time of the test

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,044 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,719 miles

one rear facing and seating for two forward facing fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

rear offside and nearside side wing wheel arch panels corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Fail 6 Apr 2010 16,719 miles

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

one rear facing and seating for two forward facing fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

rear offside and nearside side wing wheel arch panels corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,693 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,480 miles

front nearside wheel bearing slightly noisy

one rear facing seat fitted in the rear and two forward facing seating in the rear

Pass 10 Apr 2007 8,064 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 8,064 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 6,634 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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XYK 774N is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus in Orange with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 54,578 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 XYK 774N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XYK 774N registered?

XYK 774N is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 19 September 1974.

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