£40,320
1965 Volkswagen ‘Split Screen’ Deluxe ’21 Window’ Microbus – one family owner
Richard Edmonds • UK • 23 May 2021
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£40,320
1965 Volkswagen ‘Split Screen’ Deluxe ’21 Window’ Microbus – one family owner
UK • 23 May 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Volkswagen 'Split Screen' Deluxe '21 Window' Microbus has been owned by one family since new. While it presents well with original features, potential buyers should note the slight exhaust blow and historical gearbox oil leak that require attention.
Condition
6
The vehicle is described as being in running condition with a slight exhaust blow and a historical gearbox oil leak that will require investigation. It has been cherished by its original owners and regularly MOT’d, with any required work carried out. The vehicle appears in very original condition, even down to the fold-down gas stove and removable table.
/ 10
100,000 miles
LHD
United Kingdom
DYB 907C
1965
Auction
£40,320
1965 Volkswagen ‘Split Screen’ Deluxe ’21 Window’ Microbus – one family owner
Richard Edmonds • UK • 23 May 2021
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
1965 Volkswagen ‘Split Screen’ Deluxe ’21 Window’ Microbus – one family owner
Reg. no.
DYB 907CChassis no.
24511303 6Engine no.
Unknown
The Volkswagen Type 2 was introduced in 1950 as a multi-variant utility vehicle, known as the Transporter, Kombi or Microbus (depending on body type), and was devised as an evolution of the Volkswagen Type 1, the original Beetle.
The first generation of these versatile vehicles (named the T1) was produced with distinctive split-screens from 1950 until 1967.
Only two models were originally offered, the Kombi and the Commercial, the Microbus was added in May 1950, and was joined by the Deluxe Microbus in June 1951.
The Deluxe Microbus (known as the ‘Sunroof Deluxe' in America) was the most luxurious version of the Volkswagen Transporter T1.
The Deluxe model featured eight rear side windows and two rear corner windows, making it the '15-window' but was not available in Europe.
Meanwhile, the European-market Deluxe Microbus, with its additional e...
Price Analysis vs Other Type 2 T1 21 Windows
£28,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£67,296
Median Price (Since 2020)
£185,144
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 30th Jan 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
20,476 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 23rd Jan 2018, 20,476 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front jacking point corroded
- Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
- Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On 24th Jan 2017, 20,471 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front jacking point advanced corrosion
- Offside Rear wheel arch advanced corrosion
- Nearside Rear wheel arch advanced corrosion
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On 20th Jan 2016, 20,455 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front jacking point advanced corrosion
- Nearside Rear wheel arch advanced corrosion
- Offside Rear wheel arch advanced corrosion
Failed
On 19th Jan 2016, 20,455 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Front jacking point advanced corrosion
- Nearside Rear wheel arch advanced corrosion
- Offside Rear wheel arch advanced corrosion
MOT Mileage Trend
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