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OBP 144E

2001 Volkswagen Microbus

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

5,246 mi
Last recorded5,246 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Microbus54,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 144E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 5,246 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 May 2017 5,246 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 May 2011 5,218 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in Steering box drop arm (marked in chalk)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 May 2010 5,034 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 5,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 4,788 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 4,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 8 May 2009 4,786 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 3,838 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 3,453 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 3,044 miles

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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OBP 144E is a 2001 Volkswagen Microbus in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 54,459 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 OBP 144E, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OBP 144E is a 2001 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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