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LFM 791N

1975 Volkswagen Microbus

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,406 mi
Last recorded49,406 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Microbus78,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 791N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 49,406 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 49,405 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 47,981 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 47,077 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 47,068 miles

Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing split pins missing both sides (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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LFM 791N is a 1975 Volkswagen Microbus in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 78,618 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 LFM 791N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFM 791N registered?

LFM 791N is a 1975 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is LFM 791N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFM 791N shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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