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938 CWV

1963 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,029 mi
Last recorded15,029 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Transporter36,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration938 CWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 15,029 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 15,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 14,043 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 13,200 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 12,495 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 11,674 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 10,390 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 9,208 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 7,805 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 7,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 6,442 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 5,469 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 5,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 5,381 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 5,057 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 4,159 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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938 CWV is a 1963 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 36,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 938 CWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 63 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 938 CWV registered?

938 CWV is a 1963 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 November 1963.

Is 938 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 938 CWV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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