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RFP 823B

1995 Volkswagen Microbus

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,570 mi
Last recorded6,570 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Microbus73,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFP 823B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 6,570 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 5,345 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 5,206 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 4,622 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Jul 2016 4,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 4,330 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 4,330 miles

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 3,662 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 3,652 miles

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

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

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

play in steering idle

Pass 17 Jul 2013 3,044 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 3,044 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust pipe overhangs rear bumper

Pass 19 Jul 2012 99,597 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 99,596 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust protrudes rear off vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,491 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 98,485 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 97,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 96,579 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 96,569 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,086 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 92,525 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 91,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 91,613 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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RFP 823B is a 1995 Volkswagen Microbus in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 73,787 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 RFP 823B, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RFP 823B is a 1995 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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