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723 XUP

1974 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,559 mi
Last recorded62,559 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Microbus54,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration723 XUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,559 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,109 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 59,097 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,350 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 57,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,463 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 80,301 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 53,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 14 May 2007 49,239 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all four tyres are getting low on tread depth

Pass 14 May 2007 49,239 miles

all four tyres are getting low on tread depth

Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,725 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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723 XUP is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 723 XUP, 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 723 XUP registered?

723 XUP is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is 723 XUP safe to buy?

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