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CBU 185B

1964 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,803 mi
Last recorded8,803 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1964 Volkswagen Type 214,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBU 185B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 8,803 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 8,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 8,662 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 8,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 8,643 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 8,643 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 8,643 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 6,688 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 6,080 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 5,143 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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CBU 185B is a 1964 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1964 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 14,202 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CBU 185B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 62 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBU 185B registered?

CBU 185B is a 1964 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1964.

Is CBU 185B safe to buy?

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