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HDV 497D

2007 Volkswagen Microbus

Beige Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

9,177 mi
Last recorded9,177 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Microbus53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDV 497D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 9,177 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 9,177 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 9,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 9,177 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 9,177 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 9,177 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 165/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 8,814 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 6,906 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders.

Slight play in steering hub trunion lower joints both sides.

Pass 4 May 2018 4,334 miles

Oil leak both sides at rear brake drum areas both sides

Fail 4 May 2018 4,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect high and weak (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak both sides at rear brake drum areas both sides

Slight play in front suspension trunion lower joints both sides

Pass 26 Apr 2017 2,577 miles

HEAD LIGHT MASKS FITTED

HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS VERY POOR

REAR HUBS BACK PLATES ARE WET

WIPERS NOT FITTED BUT VEHICLE HAS TILT SCREENS FITTED

Fail 26 Apr 2017 2,577 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH (2.6.2)

HEAD LIGHT MASKS FITTED

HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS VERY POOR

REAR HUBS BACK PLATES ARE WET

WIPERS NOT FITTED BUT VEHICLE HAS TILT SCREENS FITTED

Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,913 miles

HEAD LAMP MASKS FITTED

HEAD LAMPS FOCUS IS VERY POOR

REAR HUB BACK PLATES ARE DAMP

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,045 miles

back plates damp

offside parking brake and service brake performance lower than nearside

slight exhaust blow

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 May 2014 95,374 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear back plates damp

slight exhaust blow

Fail 1 May 2014 95,374 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear back plates damp

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Apr 2013 92,517 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

heat exchange pipe corroded through

rear backplates damp

Pass 2 May 2012 90,421 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 88,233 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak from offside rear axle seal

Fail 4 May 2011 88,226 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak from offside rear axle seal

Pass 27 Nov 2009 84,752 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 82,524 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 82,524 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 79,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 79,895 miles

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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HDV 497D is a 2007 Volkswagen Microbus in Beige with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 53,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HDV 497D, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HDV 497D is a 2007 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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