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LMY 506K

1972 Volkswagen Microbus

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,947 mi
Last recorded56,947 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Microbus51,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMY 506K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge,close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 56,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen missing (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge,close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,017 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,278 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,227 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,210 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 51,389 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,389 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,029 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 51,029 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,672 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 49,672 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,308 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,321 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 47,321 miles

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) 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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LMY 506K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LMY 506K, 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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LMY 506K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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