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NPJ 387L

1972 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,527 mi
Last recorded83,527 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Microbus51,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPJ 387L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,527 miles

Both front lower suspension arm gaitors split

Both rear Bearings Slight Movement

Fail 1 Aug 2013 83,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Both front lower suspension arm gaitors split

Both rear Bearings Slight Movement

Fail 25 May 2011 82,866 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 82,866 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 81,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Aug 2007 78,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 77,534 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 77,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear fog light inoperative built before 1980 knocking sound from streering box 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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NPJ 387L is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NPJ 387L, 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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What year was NPJ 387L registered?

NPJ 387L is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 13 November 1972.

Is NPJ 387L safe to buy?

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