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MBD 361K

2001 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,540 mi
Last recorded70,540 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Microbus54,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBD 361K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 70,540 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside central floor pan corroded and holed

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 69,946 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside central floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 26 Apr 2024 69,080 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

nearside central floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 30 May 2023 68,090 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner flitch panel corroded

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

nearside central floor pan corroded and holed

Fail 25 May 2023 68,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Flitch panel within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner flitch panel corroded

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

nearside central floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 28 Apr 2022 67,689 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 66,620 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 65,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread below 1.6 mm on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 65,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake and indicator fault (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread below 1.6 mm on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,948 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall white wall breaking apart

Fail 17 Jan 2019 64,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached lock nut not locking (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall white wall breaking apart

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,594 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,715 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,481 miles

steering column top bearing slightly worn

Fail 17 Aug 2015 61,472 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

steering column top bearing slightly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,835 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/side rear side repeaterot is not working

o/side side repeaterot leans is brocken

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,096 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/side and n/side front brake pipes getting rusted

Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,298 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 55,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

seal on fuel cap is poor

Fail 20 Aug 2011 55,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 54,459 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2010 54,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f windscreen washer jet poor

oil leaks from engine

slight bind to o/s/f wheel

Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,048 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,899 miles

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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MBD 361K is a 2001 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 54,459 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 MBD 361K, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MBD 361K is a 2001 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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