1972 Volkswagen Microbus 1.6L Petrol · LMT 357K
1972 Volkswagen Microbus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/05/1972. Recorded mileage 27,658 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MICROBUS
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 1584cc
LMT 357K Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2022
- 27,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LMT 357K Mileage History
- 16/03/202227,636 mi
- 11/04/202227,642 mi+6 mi
- 21/04/202227,658 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 222 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
LMT 357K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Microbus (LMT 357K) between March 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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