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HCG 322K

1972 Volkswagen Microbus

Turquoise Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,371 mi
Last recorded63,371 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Microbus51,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCG 322K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

NO REAR SEAT BELTS

Rear SEAT LOOSE

Fail 6 Jul 2017 63,366 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device insecure NUT LOOSE ON MASTER CYL CLEVIS (3.5.1l)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component insecure FUEL FILTER (7.2.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Inner Steering retaining device missing NO RETAINING DEVICE ON TRACK ROD END NUT (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure LOOSE BOLTS (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure BOLT LOOSE N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure COLUMN TOP MOUNT BOLTS MISSING (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

NO REAR SEAT BELTS

Offside Front SEAT LOOSE

Rear SEAT LOOSE

Pass 28 Jun 2016 62,904 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 62,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 62,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,375 miles

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

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

hole in o/s/f chassis

Fail 20 Apr 2015 62,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

hole in o/s/f chassis

Fail 9 Apr 2014 62,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,377 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 61,682 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 61,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2012 61,384 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 57,301 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 57,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Strong smell of diesel fuel no visible leaks vehicle heavly undersealed. welded on main chassis

Pass 11 Aug 2007 51,681 miles

heavy corrosion various areas

Pass 29 Jul 2006 50,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavy corrosion various areas

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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HCG 322K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus in Turquoise with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,706 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 HCG 322K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HCG 322K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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