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CDB 785Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,719 mi
Last recorded44,719 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDB 785Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 44,719 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,516 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 44,053 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 145,507 miles

sill corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,150 miles

ADVISE O/S/R FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,041 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR FLOORS CORRODED AND HOLED

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,421 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front to rear clutch pipe corroded

fuel filler neck corroded and top rubber pipe split

nearside rear floor holed

nearside rear inner arch has been filled unable to fully check

offside front inner sill holed and corroded

offside rear floor holed and corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 36,421 miles

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)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front to rear clutch pipe corroded

fuel filler neck corroded and top rubber pipe split

nearside rear floor holed

nearside rear inner arch has been filled unable to fully check

offside front inner sill holed and corroded

offside rear floor holed and corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,366 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,908 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear outer CV boot damp and worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,017 miles

front pannel holed and corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

general under body corrosion

nearside rear CV boot split

reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,169 miles

nearside rear outer cv boot split & leaking

some corrosion to nearside inner & outer sill

some corrosion to offside front panel

some corrosion to offside rear floor

some corrosion to rear brake back plates

Fail 30 Jul 2009 29,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear outer cv boot split & leaking

some corrosion to nearside inner & outer sill

some corrosion to offside rear floor

Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,005 miles

drivers seat in poor condition

nearside rear outer cv boot split

offside front panel holed & corroded

some end float in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jul 2008 27,998 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

drivers seat in poor condition

nearside rear outer cv boot split

offside front panel holed & corroded

some end float in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,848 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,628 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 24,628 miles

Offside 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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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CDB 785Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 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 CDB 785Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CDB 785Y registered?

CDB 785Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 November 1982.

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The MOT history for CDB 785Y shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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