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FTT 762V

1979 Volkswagen Microbus

Multi-colour Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,057 mi
Last recorded71,057 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Microbus68,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTT 762V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1979
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 71,057 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 71,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 70,775 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 70,341 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,686 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 68,223 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,468 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 66,466 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,287 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,666 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,979 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,657 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r tyre showing cracks centre of tread

Fail 19 Aug 2013 63,657 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s/r tyre showing cracks centre of tread

Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,389 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion to under side of car

Pass 17 Nov 2009 63,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 63,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 63,090 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,078 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,789 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 24,789 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2006 24,777 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2005 23,245 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 23,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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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FTT 762V is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus in Multi-colour with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTT 762V, 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 FTT 762V registered?

FTT 762V is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 7 September 1979.

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