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PTE 180G

1969 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,693 mi
Last recorded20,693 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen Microbus35,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTE 180G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 20,693 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 19,329 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2024 17,703 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2023 15,672 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake application uneven, nearside slow to engage

Fail 24 Apr 2023 15,672 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

parking brake application uneven, nearside slow to engage

Pass 29 Apr 2022 14,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 11,668 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 9,519 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 9,502 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 8,301 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,642 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 59,642 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported T pieces (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PTE 180G is a 1969 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PTE 180G, 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 PTE 180G registered?

PTE 180G is a 1969 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 6 March 1969.

Is PTE 180G safe to buy?

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