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NLK 198K

1972 Volkswagen Microbus

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,678 mi
Last recorded34,678 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Microbus51,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLK 198K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,678 miles

General heavier corrosion on underside areas

Nearside Front sill panel corrosion/non prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor pan corrosion/non prescribed area

Offside Front sill panel corroded/non prescribed area

Slight engine oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Strong advise (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 34,678 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement Temp cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure Bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure Nut loose (2.7.2b)

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

General heavier corrosion on underside areas

Nearside Front sill panel corrosion/non prescribed area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corrosion/non prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor pan corrosion/non prescribed area

Offside Front sill panel corroded/non prescribed area

Slight engine oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Strong advise (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 30,439 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,333 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 30,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 29,995 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,566 miles

head lamp reflectors tarnished -- steel wheel to n/s rear

Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,472 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 29,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs are corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 29,250 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 29,250 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,845 miles

N/S/R outer Drive Shaft Gator Split

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Seat Belts not fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,547 miles

o/s outer sill / o/s rear inner sill / n/s front chassis + panels corroded - outside prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,018 miles

outer sills - n/s front chassis - n/s front floor - o/s inner sill corroded ---outside prescribed areas

Fail 27 May 2006 28,018 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outer sills/n/s front chassis/n/s front floor/o/s inner sill corroded - outside prescribed area

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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NLK 198K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,706 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NLK 198K, 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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NLK 198K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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