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B891 MSB

1985 Volkswagen Microbus

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

69,915 mi
Last recorded69,915 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB891 MSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2006 69,915 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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B891 MSB is a 1985 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 B891 MSB, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B891 MSB registered?

B891 MSB is a 1985 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 10 January 1985.

Is B891 MSB safe to buy?

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