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MPB 109V

1979 Volkswagen Microbus

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,678 mi
Last recorded63,678 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Microbus68,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPB 109V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 63,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 62,943 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 62,898 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 61,162 miles

Offside Rear Corrosion on floor.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 58,861 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,578 miles

Front axle corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 56,578 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked corroded and cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Front axle corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,896 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 55,896 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,797 miles

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,575 miles

Unable to assess all welded areas under vehicle as they are heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Jun 2013 55,575 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Unable to assess all welded areas under vehicle as they are heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,490 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,490 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,179 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 55,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 53,649 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,436 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 50,897 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 50,891 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,171 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 50,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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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MPB 109V is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 68,711 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 MPB 109V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MPB 109V is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 12 September 1979.

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