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SRB 887M

1974 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,518 mi
Last recorded43,518 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Microbus54,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRB 887M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 43,518 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 43,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,081 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 30,884 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 30,537 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 28,451 miles

n/s front lower door step & floor corroded - out of prescribed area

n/s rear chassis, inner wing & floor surface rust/corrosion - inside engine bay area

o/s front door stiff to open & repaired with tape

o/s front tyre slightly persihed on outer wall

o/s n/s rear brake backing plate shrouds corroded

o/s n/s rear brakes slight bind - wheel bearings not checked for roughness

o/s n/s rear chassis rails & floors up around shock absorber mounts lots of surface rust

o/s rear floor/battery carrier corroedd - out of prescribed area

rear cross member corroded - out of prescribed area

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs & heaviy undersealed

Fail 29 Apr 2010 28,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s front lower door step & floor corroded - out of prescribed area

n/s rear chassis, inner wing & floor surface rust/corrosion - inside engine bay area

o/s front door stiff to open & repaired with tape

o/s front tyre slightly persihed on outer wall

o/s n/s rear brake backing plate shrouds corroded

o/s n/s rear brakes slight bind - wheel bearings not checked for roughness

o/s n/s rear chassis rails & floors up around shock absorber mounts lots of surface rust

o/s rear floor/battery carrier corroedd - out of prescribed area

rear cross member corroded - out of prescribed area

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs & heaviy undersealed

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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SRB 887M is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 54,578 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 SRB 887M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SRB 887M registered?

SRB 887M is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 11 April 1974.

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