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CBL 204J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

54,434 mi
Last recorded54,434 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBL 204J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,434 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 54,433 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 54,412 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 54,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 51,409 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 51,253 miles

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 49,388 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 49,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,693 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,174 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 47,190 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,336 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 45,349 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 44,926 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 44,926 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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CBL 204J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CBL 204J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CBL 204J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 1971.

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