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FLE 677T

1979 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,978 mi
Last recorded137,978 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Microbus68,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 677T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 137,978 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 133,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 133,618 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 129,331 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 129,331 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 124,801 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 124,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 120,034 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 115,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 115,553 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 115,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

jacking points on vehicle corroded.

Fail 5 Jun 2007 115,517 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 110,430 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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FLE 677T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 68,711 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 FLE 677T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLE 677T registered?

FLE 677T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 3 April 1979.

Is FLE 677T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 677T shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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