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PDY 391K

1972 Volkswagen Microbus

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,566 mi
Last recorded47,566 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Microbus51,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDY 391K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 May 2014 47,566 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air filter housing loose

all body panels corroded

brake pedal anti-slip pad badly worn

corrosion in engine bay

drivers seat slide adjuster very stiff

n/s and o/s drive shafts flanges lateral movement in diff

n/s/f foot step corroded through

n/s/f upper suspension arm touching on bump stop

n/s/r inner sill corroded through

o/s and n/s outer cv boots split JOINTS DRY

o/s and n/s/f out riggers to front panel corroded through

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s and n/s/r outer cv boots split ADVISE REPLACEMENT

o/s/r flexy hose retaining clip missing

various bodywork corrosion issues covered by tape

Fail 3 Jun 2013 45,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s and n/s/r outer cv boots split ADVISE REPLACEMENT

o/s/r flexy hose retaining clip missing

Pass 30 May 2012 42,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

advise new wiper blades

both rear outer c.v boots split and no longer retaining grease in c.v.j

engine oil leaks various

n/s/f head lamp poor image

o/s/f seat belt very slight fraying

o/s/r flexy to steel brake hose retaining clip missing

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 25 May 2012 42,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

advise new wiper blades

both rear outer c.v boots split and no longer retaining grease in c.v.j

engine oil leaks various

n/s/f head lamp poor image

o/s/f seat belt very slight fraying

o/s/r flexy to steel brake hose retaining clip missing

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,670 miles

ALT BELT NEED TIGHTEN

H/LAMP INTENSITY POOR, ADVISE NEW LAMPS

HORN NOW WIRED ON FLICK SWITCH AS LOWER STEERING SHAFT KEEPS FOULING BODY, CAUSING HORN TO GO OFF ROUND CORNERS

WIPER MOTOR VERY SLOW

advise better securing of fuel feed pipe in engine bay

n/s/r outer cv boot torn

n/s/r park brake only pulls 95kg

o/s/r shock weaping

vehicle has had extensive welding

Fail 3 Jun 2011 38,670 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ALT BELT NEED TIGHTEN

H/LAMP INTENSITY POOR, ADVISE NEW LAMPS

WIPER MOTOR VERY SLOW

advise better securing of fuel feed pipe in engine bay

n/s/r outer cv boot torn

n/s/r park brake only pulls 95kg

o/s/r shock weaping

vehicle has had extensive welding

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,768 miles

advise fanbelt adjust

advise insp. of o/s/r park brake

advise play in all ball joints(minor)

advise throttle linkage adjust

both h/lamp patterns poor

front outer valance poor welding

n/s/r outer cv boot insecure

no. plate lamp lens cracked

o/s/f brake flexi perrishing

play at steering wheel

poor weld to n/s/f jack point

poor welding to front x-member, advise further seam welding

rear x-member holed

steering box worn and leaking oil

steering idler pin worn

throttle guide tube pulling from fan housing

various minor body corrosion

battery insecure

Fail 21 May 2010 34,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise fanbelt adjust

advise insp. of o/s/r park brake

advise play in all ball joints(minor)

advise throttle linkage adjust

both h/lamp patterns poor

front outer valance poor welding

n/s/r outer cv boot insecure

no. plate lamp lens cracked

o/s/f brake flexi perrishing

play at steering wheel

poor weld to n/s/f jack point

poor welding to front x-member, advise further seam welding

rear x-member holed

steering box worn and leaking oil

steering idler pin worn

throttle guide tube pulling from fan housing

various minor body corrosion

battery insecure

Pass 26 May 2009 31,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise wiring under dash

both headlamps patts poor and intensity weak

earth fault(minor) o/s/r lamp

engine lid siezing

fan belt loose

lower front outer valance skin not welded

n/s/r outer cv boot split

o/s/r brake back plate corroding

only x1 belt of x6 seats fitted in rear

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

play in stering idler pin

poor welding to front x-member

poor welding to o/s/f jack point

slight perrishing on steering coupling

Fail 19 May 2009 31,208 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

poor welding to o/s/f jack point

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise wiring under dash

both headlamps patts poor and intensity weak

earth fault(minor) o/s/r lamp

engine lid siezing

fan belt loose

lower front outer valance skin not welded

n/s/r outer cv boot split

o/s/r brake back plate corroding

only x1 belt of x6 seats fitted in rear

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

play in stering idler pin

poor welding to front x-member

slight perrishing on steering coupling

Pass 19 May 2008 27,792 miles

Battery insecure

anti slip rubber on brake pedal deteriorating.

fan belt slightly loose.

front crossmember would benefit from further welding to fitted new pannels.

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape on tread area.

Fail 15 May 2008 27,792 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

anti slip rubber on brake pedal deteriorating.

fan belt slightly loose.

front crossmember would benefit from further welding to fitted new pannels.

noise heard from o/s rear wheel when spun suggests handbrake cable may be adrift in drum.

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape on tread area.

Pass 11 May 2007 24,209 miles

advise further welding to lower front valance

battery insecure

h/lamps dim

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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PDY 391K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PDY 391K, 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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PDY 391K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 26 May 1972.

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