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Volkswagen Microbus

Red and White · Petrol · 1966 · 1,483 cc

1966 SWMOT history

1966 SW is a red and white petrol Volkswagen Microbus first used on 23 Sept 1975. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 37,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2025
Mileage
37,377 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
1966 SW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Microbus
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,483 cc
Year of manufacture
1966
First used
23 Sept 1975
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

1966 SW was last recorded at 37,377 miles on 18 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Aug 2011: 2,884 km, lower than 98,511 km on 31 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,377 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 37,377 miles
  • 2020 – 34,305 miles
  • 2019 – 31,460 miles
  • 2018 – 28,662 miles
  • 2014 – 15,661 miles
  • 2007 – 85,171 miles
  • 2006 – 79,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,377 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,377 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    37,377 miles
    Test number
    807160551935
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail37,377 miles (+3,072)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,377 miles
    Test number
    470270668640
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass34,305 miles (+2,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    34,305 miles
    Test number
    628531274826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass31,460 miles (+2,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,460 miles
    Test number
    794375581823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass28,662 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,662 miles
    Test number
    972550746081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  6. Pass25,152 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,152 km
    Test number
    415450799901
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Fail25,152 km (+1,764)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,152 km
    Test number
    617470714030
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Pass23,388 km (+5,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,388 km
    Test number
    763670780013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass18,170 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,170 km
    Test number
    197113845104
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass15,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    15,661 miles
    Test number
    485033964169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail15,661 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,661 miles
    Test number
    985422164146
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • NoteVery slight play in both front wheel bearings

  12. Pass8,085 km (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    8,085 km
    Test number
    198575173114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,810 km (+2,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    5,810 km
    Test number
    519371222219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass2,884 km (-95,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    2,884 km
    Test number
    196353621244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass98,511 km (+2,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    98,511 km
    Test number
    371542710237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass96,174 km (+6,064)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,174 km
    Test number
    133793019291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,110 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    90,110 km
    Test number
    292745018246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass85,171 miles (+6,013)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    85,171 miles
    Test number
    302571617413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,158 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,158 miles
    Test number
    221962326243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about 1966 SW

What vehicle is registration 1966 SW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1966 SW on a red and white petrol Volkswagen Microbus first used on 23 Sept 1975. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1966 SW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1966 SW expired on 17 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1966 SW?
The MOT on 1966 SW expired on 17 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1966 SW done?
1966 SW was recorded at 37,377 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2024.
Has 1966 SW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1966 SW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 1966 SW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 1966 SW find?
1966 SW passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair; rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides.

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