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RPK 255F

1968 Volkswagen Microbus

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

29,398 mi
Last recorded29,398 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPK 255F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1968
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 29,398 miles

n/s/f inner track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in chassis

slight corrosion in exhaust system

slight corrosion in floor pan cover

slight corrosion starting in component perscribed areas n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r but not excessive

slight play in steering idler

Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,604 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

excessive corrosion in both front inner steps

excessive corrosion in front centre floor pannel but not in a perscribed area

excessive corrosion in n/s/r and o/s/r battery tray areas

front number plate temporarily secured

gear linkage repaired

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

n/s wiper linkage slightly deteriorated

n/s/f inner track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

n/s/r outer cv boot deteriorated

o/s/r inner and outer cv boots deteriorated

oil leak

slight noise and play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight noise and play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in drag link end

Fail 13 Jun 2016 26,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

excessive corrosion in both front inner steps

excessive corrosion in front centre floor pannel but not in a perscribed area

excessive corrosion in n/s/r and o/s/r battery tray areas

front number plate temporarily secured

gear linkage repaired

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

n/s wiper linkage slightly deteriorated

n/s/f inner track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

n/s/r outer cv boot deteriorated

o/s/r inner and outer cv boots deteriorated

oil leak

slight noise and play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight noise and play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in drag link end

Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,795 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

corrosion in floor pan (centre)

play in front steering idler

vehicle underside covered with underseal

Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system welded

play in centre steering idler

Fail 22 Jul 2014 22,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system welded

play in centre steering idler

Pass 30 Jul 2013 21,520 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 21,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,953 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 18,951 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,130 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 9,147 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 9,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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RPK 255F is a 1968 Volkswagen Microbus in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RPK 255F, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RPK 255F is a 1968 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 3 June 1968.

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