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MFE 86H

1970 Volkswagen Microbus

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,873 mi
Last recorded25,873 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Microbus25,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFE 86H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 25,873 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 19,312 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 19,298 miles

Headlamp switch insecure and indicators (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 14,972 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 14,966 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 12,429 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 20 Mar 2015 10,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 10,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 8,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 8,484 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 7,877 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 7,877 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 6,095 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 4,616 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 2,578 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 573 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 23,336 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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MFE 86H is a 1970 Volkswagen Microbus in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 25,068 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 MFE 86H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MFE 86H is a 1970 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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