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WPV 695L

1972 Volkswagen Microbus

Grey Petrol 1675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,715 mi
Last recorded81,715 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Microbus51,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPV 695L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,675cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 80,940 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,488 miles

drivers door difficult to shut and seal insecure

front number plate deteriorating

hand brake perfomance close to limit

Fail 28 Apr 2014 79,487 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

drivers door difficult to shut and seal insecure

front number plate deteriorating

hand brake perfomance close to limit

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,771 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2013 75,769 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,654 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 71,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2010 71,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,440 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,541 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 58,982 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering idler box has slight movement

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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WPV 695L is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus in Grey with a 1,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,706 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 WPV 695L, 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 54 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 WPV 695L registered?

WPV 695L is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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