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NFM 994T

1979 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

187,448 mi
Last recorded187,448 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Microbus68,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFM 994T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 187,448 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 186,753 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 186,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 186,107 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 185,680 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 184,784 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 183,783 miles

Nearside Front corrosion front of vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2021 183,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion front of vehicle

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 183,218 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 183,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner drop valence. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner drop valence. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 182,710 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 181,620 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 180,457 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 180,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 178,811 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 178,803 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 177,470 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,646 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 175,592 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 174,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 174,444 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 174,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Feb 2010 174,423 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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NFM 994T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 NFM 994T, 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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What year was NFM 994T registered?

NFM 994T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 25 April 1979.

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