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JMA 720L

1972 Volkswagen Microbus

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,261 mi
Last recorded51,261 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Microbus51,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 720L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 51,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 51,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 49,788 miles

vehicle is heavily corroded. advise getting attened to asap

Pass 17 Jun 2020 49,567 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 49,565 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,361 miles

corrosion to front and rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to front door steps

front and rear suspension components corroded

heavy corrosion and holes to outer sills

heavy corrosion to chassis rails and out riggers

heavy corrosion to inner sills

Fail 10 Jun 2019 49,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to front door steps

front and rear suspension components corroded

heavy corrosion and holes to outer sills

heavy corrosion to chassis rails and out riggers

heavy corrosion to inner sills

Pass 25 May 2018 47,918 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to nearside front chassis rails

Corrosion to wheel arches

Rear chassis rails & outriggers corroded

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 May 2018 47,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to nearside front chassis rails

Corrosion to wheel arches

Rear chassis rails & outriggers corroded

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 May 2017 47,674 miles

Corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

Heavy corrosion along both inner sills outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear inner cv gaiter split

Rear brake imbalance high

Fail 17 May 2017 47,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

Heavy corrosion along both inner sills outside prescribed area

Offside rear inner cv gaiter split

Rear brake imbalance high

Pass 4 May 2016 46,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 45,257 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 44,495 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 43,441 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 42,808 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 42,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 16 May 2011 42,074 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside and offside rear brake back plate coroded in excess

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 May 2010 40,440 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 May 2010 40,440 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 May 2009 38,275 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

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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JMA 720L is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,706 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JMA 720L, 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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JMA 720L is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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