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CHJ 409G

1969 Volkswagen Microbus

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,687 mi
Last recorded39,687 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen Microbus35,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHJ 409G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 39,687 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 39,626 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 39,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 39,305 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 38,919 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to test

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,600 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 37,794 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,288 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,524 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 36,519 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,062 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 34,062 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,243 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,243 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,960 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 29,960 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,349 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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CHJ 409G is a 1969 Volkswagen Microbus in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CHJ 409G, 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 CHJ 409G registered?

CHJ 409G is a 1969 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 August 1969.

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