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CDC 17K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,326 mi
Last recorded74,326 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDC 17K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,326 miles

front tyres cracking up.

nearside inner c.v boot deteriorating.

rear exhaust box small holes, corroded.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 74,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

front tyres cracking up.

nearside inner c.v boot deteriorating.

rear exhaust box small holes, corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,506 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 71,498 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear brake slightly binding on.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has slight play.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 65,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has slight play.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,771 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,560 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 63,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 63,047 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 61,205 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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CDC 17K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CDC 17K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CDC 17K registered?

CDC 17K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is CDC 17K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDC 17K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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