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JFL 261D

1966 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,830 mi
Last recorded14,830 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Microbus36,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 261D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 14,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 14,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 14,803 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 14,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,229 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 11,404 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

different size tyres fitted front and rear

Fail 9 Oct 2015 11,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

different size tyres fitted front and rear

Pass 5 Oct 2013 8,239 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 6,182 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 4,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 4,542 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 3,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 1,866 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,225 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 36,225 miles

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

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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JFL 261D is a 1966 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 36,484 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 JFL 261D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JFL 261D is a 1966 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 31 December 1966.

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