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CAU 487H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

2,129 mi
Last recorded2,129 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 487H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 2,129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 1,928 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 1,856 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 1,854 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 1,709 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 17,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 1,574 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 1,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 764 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 540 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 191 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 99,950 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 99,950 miles

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

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

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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CAU 487H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CAU 487H, 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

How do I check the history of CAU 487H?

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What year was CAU 487H registered?

CAU 487H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is CAU 487H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAU 487H shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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