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VMR 414M

1974 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,262 mi
Last recorded43,262 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Microbus54,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMR 414M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,262 miles

Nearside Mirror lense cracked but does not affect view to rear.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 43,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides indicator comes on simutainiously with stoplamps (internal blank plates likely missing). (1.2.1f)

Nearside Mirror lense cracked but does not affect view to rear.

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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VMR 414M is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 VMR 414M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VMR 414M registered?

VMR 414M is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is VMR 414M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMR 414M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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