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SHM 607L

1973 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,780 mi
Last recorded61,780 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Microbus52,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHM 607L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 61,780 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 60,938 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 60,935 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,750 miles

advise both rear tyres on 1.6mm

advise play in n/s front top suspension ball joint

advise slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,681 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,548 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,481 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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SHM 607L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 52,753 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 SHM 607L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHM 607L registered?

SHM 607L is a 1973 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 4 June 1973.

Is SHM 607L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHM 607L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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