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M729 VCT

1995 Volkswagen Microbus

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,570 mi
Last recorded33,570 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Microbus73,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM729 VCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 33,570 miles

Central Front Steering Linkage Component Bush Worn (Marked)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Marked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 22,895 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 22,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 22,887 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 22,886 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (idle ) end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (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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M729 VCT is a 1995 Volkswagen Microbus in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 73,787 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 M729 VCT, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M729 VCT registered?

M729 VCT is a 1995 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M729 VCT safe to buy?

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