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LMT 357K

1972 Volkswagen Microbus

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,658 mi
Last recorded27,658 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Microbus51,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMT 357K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 27,658 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 27,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 27,636 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Drivers floor near brake components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near steering box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel has a slight bind

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber bodies corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2013 2,695 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,052 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 2,043 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 90,098 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 90,082 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 49 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 98,896 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 98,786 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 98,733 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2005 98,612 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advanced corrosion around (to body) rearlamps

advanced corrosion to n/s floor in engine bay

battery insecure

indicator switch worn

n/s of front bumper/step becoming insecure.

some of welded repairs very poor!

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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LMT 357K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,706 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 LMT 357K, 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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LMT 357K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 3 May 1972.

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