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CBC 229K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,639 mi
Last recorded19,639 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBC 229K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 19,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 19,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 19,417 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 18,753 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,166 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 18,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyre walls cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2013 17,615 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 17,055 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 17,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 16,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 16,682 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 16,058 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,096 miles

brake pipe corrosion

left front seatbelt worn

left lower ball joint slight lift

left sill corroded

lower ball joint boots split

rear wheel bearing play

right manifold boot air leak

right quarter panel corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2006 15,096 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pipe corrosion

left front seatbelt worn

left lower ball joint slight lift

left sill corroded

lower ball joint boots split

rear wheel bearings play

right manifold boot air leak

right quarter panel corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2005 13,708 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2005 13,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear wheel bearing play

sills corroded

steering box play

steering coupling cracked

steering idler play

brake pipe corrosion

front crossmember corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ball joint boots split

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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CBC 229K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CBC 229K, 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.

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What year was CBC 229K registered?

CBC 229K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 1972.

Is CBC 229K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBC 229K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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