CarVerify

Free Car Check

H818 CMW

1991 Volkswagen Microbus

Silver Petrol 2480cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

222,008 mi
Last recorded222,008 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH818 CMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 222,008 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 222,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 222,008 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering rack insecure boots split as well (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side area is badly corodded as well but not gone thriugh (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Towbar component defective electrical plug not working (6.1.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seats not bolted down seat belts also missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bodywork has corossion appearing all over it also underside is going the same way

Pass 31 May 2023 222,008 miles

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

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 30 May 2022 222,008 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 214,711 miles

n/s lower sill rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2012 212,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,778 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 197,054 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 185,838 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 185,808 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear nos plate marked needs replacing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 182,066 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 182,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 177,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear drive shaft boots split

Pass 30 Aug 2006 173,945 miles

Exhaust middle box in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside rear drive shaft boot split

Slight movement in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Aug 2005 169,586 miles

Exhaust mid box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear outer cv boot split †

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
Full Volkswagen Microbus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H818 CMW is a 1991 Volkswagen Microbus in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H818 CMW, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H818 CMW?

You can check the full history of H818 CMW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H818 CMW registered?

H818 CMW is a 1991 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H818 CMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H818 CMW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H818 CMW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H818 CMW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.