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1979 Volkswagen Microbus 2.0L Petrol · CMH 878V

CMH 878V

1979 Volkswagen Microbus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1979. Recorded mileage 138,455 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN MICROBUS
Year / Origin
1979 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 31 Jan 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
138,455 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 31 Jan 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1979
Engine
1970cc
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CMH 878V Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 04/03/2026
  • 138,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

CMH 878V MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Volkswagen Microbus (CMH 878V) between January 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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CMH 878V Mileage History

  1. 31/01/2022135,094 mi
  2. 01/02/2022135,096 mi+2 mi
  3. 07/01/2023136,364 mi+1,268 mi
  4. 04/03/2026138,455 mi+2,091 mi

Average of roughly 822 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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