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MBU 340L

1973 Volkswagen Van

Black Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,150 mi
Last recorded66,150 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBU 340L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,150 miles

vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 66,150 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,344 miles

Oil leak

Rear axle cross member has been rewelded into chassis and two places do not look to be welded but is covered in underseal and cannot be seen clearly so passes the test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 65,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear axle cross member has been rewelded into chassis and two places do not look to be welded but is covered in underseal and cannot be seen clearly so passes the test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 65,314 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both outter sills are corroded but not within any perscribed area

both rear tail gate and nearside side door can not be opened from outside (no handles)

corroded hole next to nearside rear engine mounting

Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,202 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Aug 2011 64,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,393 miles

Both front tyres have sidewall splits cords not visible.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre has a split in that has been glued ?.

Slight play in both front shockabsorber bushes.

Fail 17 Apr 2010 62,351 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres have sidewall splits cords not visible.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre has a split in that has been glued ?.

Slight play in both front shockabsorber bushes.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 60,844 miles

fuel pipes showing corrosion

rear tyres on 2.5mm

steering drop arm showing slight wear

Pass 3 May 2008 60,346 miles

slight play in steering joint on front axle

Pass 21 Apr 2007 58,734 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 57,247 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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MBU 340L is a 1973 Volkswagen Van in Black with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBU 340L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MBU 340L is a 1973 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 2 April 1973.

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