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KAT 346V

1979 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,790 mi
Last recorded25,790 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Microbus68,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAT 346V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 25,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 25,377 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 25,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged catching on drive shaft (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working wiper arm loose (3.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 25,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 24,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,264 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 24,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working wiper likage (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 24,068 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 24,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid aim low not hitting the swept area (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid aim low not hitting the swept area (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose to brake calliper been modified . (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose been modified. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 24,008 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated tube carrying cables front to rear underneath deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules very corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules very corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

wipers have to be stopped manually out of drivers view

Fail 4 Sep 2018 24,007 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated tube carrying cables front to rear underneath deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules very corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules very corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

wipers have to be stopped manually out of drivers view

Pass 15 Aug 2017 23,844 miles

Rear corrosion on near side rear floor to sills

play in colem

Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 22,896 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 22,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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KAT 346V is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KAT 346V, 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.

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What year was KAT 346V registered?

KAT 346V is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 26 October 1979.

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The MOT history for KAT 346V shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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