MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,234 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE + OFFSIDE (2.2.C.1c)
Front bumper iron corroded
N/S/F Floor corroded
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Under-seal applied to under side of vehicle
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?
Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.
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AKX 170E is a 1997 Volkswagen Microbus in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 82,374 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 AKX 170E, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was AKX 170E registered?
AKX 170E is a 1997 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 5 June 1997.
Is AKX 170E safe to buy?
The MOT history for AKX 170E shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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