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CAB 657H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

4,851 mi
Last recorded4,851 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAB 657H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 4,851 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2017 4,851 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 4,462 miles

signs of corrosion to area around O/S jacking point

Pass 8 Jun 2015 3,719 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 3,288 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 3,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 2,622 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 1,982 miles

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

back plate looks damp and handbrake efficiency is slightly down on n/s/r

exhaust sytem protrudes beyond edge of rear bumper

headlight reflectors are tarnished

Pass 23 May 2011 1,982 miles

back plate looks damp and handbrake efficiency is slightly down on n/s/r

exhaust sytem protrudes beyond edge of rear bumper

headlight reflectors are tarnished

Pass 7 May 2010 10,056 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 10,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 6,871 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 6,728 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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CAB 657H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 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 CAB 657H, 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 56 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 CAB 657H registered?

CAB 657H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is CAB 657H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAB 657H shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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