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AHM 181G

1969 Volkswagen Microbus

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,375 mi
Last recorded9,375 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen Microbus35,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHM 181G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1969
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 9,375 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 8,863 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 8,464 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 7,984 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear registration plate faded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 7,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear registration plate faded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 5,062 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2011 2,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres perished

Fail 11 Apr 2011 2,767 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres perished

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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AHM 181G is a 1969 Volkswagen Microbus in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 35,790 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 AHM 181G, 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 57 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHM 181G registered?

AHM 181G is a 1969 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 March 1969.

Is AHM 181G safe to buy?

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