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RDR 609K

1972 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Diesel 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

26,876 mi
Last recorded26,876 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Microbus51,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDR 609K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 26,876 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 26,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 26,050 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 26,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported T piece at front (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 25,607 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 25,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at front (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at front (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel into both lower arches (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 24,887 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,050 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,253 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 15,670 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,924 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 19,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 150,564 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 150,564 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 14,345 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 14,345 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 14,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,445 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 13,445 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,843 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,993 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 11,993 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RDR 609K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,584cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RDR 609K, 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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RDR 609K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 25 May 1972.

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