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VYM 914M

1974 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,985 mi
Last recorded64,985 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Microbus54,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYM 914M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 64,985 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 64,549 miles

Under vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 10 Oct 2024 64,501 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Both wipers smearing

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle covered with underseal

Throttle/Gas Pedal gets stuck onto the floor & also it is insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2024 64,073 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 63,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 60,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 60,717 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system underside of vehicle on N/S behind front axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,570 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 56,960 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 56,949 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,292 miles

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

n/s sliding door can not be opened from outside

Pass 15 Apr 2017 55,859 miles

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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VYM 914M is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYM 914M, 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 VYM 914M registered?

VYM 914M is a 1974 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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