MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front lower suspension arm gaitors split
Both rear Bearings Slight Movement
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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