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KHU 497P

1975 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,293 mi
Last recorded46,293 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Microbus78,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHU 497P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 46,293 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 44,650 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

body and rear of chassis slight corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,702 miles

rear body and chassis corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2015 43,702 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,460 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 43,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,629 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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KHU 497P is a 1975 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 78,618 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 KHU 497P, 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 51 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 KHU 497P registered?

KHU 497P is a 1975 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 25 November 1975.

Is KHU 497P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHU 497P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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