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VWD 754S

1977 Volkswagen Microbus

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,731 mi
Last recorded47,731 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Microbus42,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWD 754S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1977
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s/r/ exhaust manifold slight leak (7.1.2)

n/s/f step corroding

Pass 14 May 2015 47,620 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 47,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 46,217 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 46,075 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 46,075 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 45,304 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 45,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 44,693 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 44,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2010 43,908 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2010 43,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2009 41,594 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,829 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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VWD 754S is a 1977 Volkswagen Microbus in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 42,063 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 VWD 754S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWD 754S registered?

VWD 754S is a 1977 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 5 December 1977.

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