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SHG 987K

1972 Volkswagen Microbus

Cream Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,348 mi
Last recorded21,348 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Microbus51,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHG 987K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 21,348 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 825 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 98,828 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 96,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 93,100 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 90,579 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 90,577 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,277 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 88,235 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 85,755 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 85,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 62,478 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 62,474 miles

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

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 60,054 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 59,882 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

seat belt would not fit around your waist

Pass 14 Jun 2008 56,994 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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SHG 987K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus in Cream with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,706 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 SHG 987K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SHG 987K registered?

SHG 987K is a 1972 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 20 June 1972.

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