MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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 Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
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 Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
both rear inner and outer drive shaft boots split
emissions high
front metal brake pipes rusting
indicator stalk poor
offside rear body/engine mount surrounding area rusting
rear cross member rusting
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
both rear inner and outer drive shaft boots split
emissions high
front metal brake pipes rusting
indicator stalk poor
offside rear body/engine mount surrounding area rusting
rear cross member rusting
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
all front metal brake pipes silghtly corroded
both rear inner and outer drive shaft boots split
emissions high
indicator stalk poor
offside rear body/engine mount/surounding area rusted
rear cross member rusted
rear inner and outer drive shaft boots split
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
both rear outer drive shaft gaters split
offside rear body mount surrounding area rusted
offside rear engine mount surrounding area rusted
rear cross member rusted
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear inner C/V gaitor split
Nearside rear outer C/V gaitor split
Offside rear inner C/V gaitor split
Offside rear outer C/V gaitor split
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear inner & outer c/v gaitor's very badly perished & leaking grease
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear inner & outer c/v gaitor's very badly perished & leaking grease
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
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear inner & outer c/v gaitor's very badly perished & leaking grease
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear inner & outer c/v gaitor's very badly perished & leaking grease
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?
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MPE 353L is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus in Red with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,706 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 MPE 353L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MPE 353L is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 August 1972.
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