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JRR 448K

1971 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,019 mi
Last recorded72,019 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Microbus48,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRR 448K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 72,019 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 71,866 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 71,844 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 71,553 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 71,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 71,064 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 70,963 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 69,851 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 69,202 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 68,616 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,127 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 67,942 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,731 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 67,193 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 66,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,371 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Underside rather rusty, attention required soon.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 65,320 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

some play in steering box,underside rusting.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,320 miles

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

some play in steering box,underside rusting.

Fail 22 Apr 2008

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under side rusting.nsf lower seat belt mount rusting(attn req soon) column coupling perished,nsr tyre worn near to min,osf tyrte walls perished.

Pass 22 Apr 2008

under side rusting.nsf lower seat belt mount rusting(attn req soon) column coupling perished,nsr tyre worn near to min,osf tyrte walls perished.

Pass 19 May 2007 64,399 miles

n/s/f tyre badly perished.some rust on chassis.

Fail 18 Apr 2006 63,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre walls perishing .play in lower steering colunm.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 63,812 miles

nsr tyre walls perishing .play in lower steering colunm.

Fail 29 Mar 2006 63,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

nsr tyre walls perishing.nsr brake 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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JRR 448K is a 1971 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 48,305 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 JRR 448K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JRR 448K registered?

JRR 448K is a 1971 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 3 November 1971.

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