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CAJ 705L

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,751 mi
Last recorded92,751 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAJ 705L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,751 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 92,433 miles

corrosion starting in several places under body

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,334 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 92,334 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 92,329 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,315 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 92,299 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 92,226 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 91,756 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 91,756 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 91,578 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 91,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 91,397 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 91,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 91,161 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 90,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 90,665 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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CAJ 705L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,814 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 CAJ 705L, 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 54 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 CAJ 705L registered?

CAJ 705L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 December 1972.

Is CAJ 705L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAJ 705L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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