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OGY 309K

1972 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,003 mi
Last recorded73,003 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Microbus51,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGY 309K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2020 73,003 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,506 miles

Central Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2017 70,454 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,362 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,346 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 68,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes to master cyclinder slight corrosion

center floor covering has corrosion

nearside mirrior deterating

offside front floor excess repaired

offside outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 23 May 2015 68,639 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes to master cyclinder slight corrosion

center floor covering has corrosion

nearside mirrior deterating

offside front floor excess repaired

offside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2015 115,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight drag on nearside rear brake

Pass 21 May 2014 67,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2014 67,324 miles

Centre Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 64,992 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 64,945 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 64,242 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 64,071 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,408 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 620,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 61,170 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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OGY 309K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OGY 309K, 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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OGY 309K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 31 July 1972.

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