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CBF 502T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

8,919 mi
Last recorded8,919 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBF 502T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 8,919 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 7,886 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 7,453 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 7,067 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance BRAKE AND INDICATOR ALSO AFFECTED (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance BRAKE AND INDICATOR ALSO AFFECTED (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 May 2016 7,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance BRAKE AND INDICATOR ALSO AFFECTED (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance BRAKE AND INDICATOR ALSO AFFECTED (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 6,113 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 5,881 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 3,758 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 16 May 2012 2,762 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 1,511 miles

offside rear drive shaft inner and outter boots both split

Fail 18 May 2011 1,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside rear drive shaft inner and outter boots both split

Pass 23 Jul 2009 996 miles

Battery insecure

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 13 Jul 2009 996 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 99,798 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 99,770 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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CBF 502T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CBF 502T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CBF 502T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 8 August 1978.

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