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CDD 787K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,601 mi
Last recorded92,601 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDD 787K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 92,601 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,594 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 92,594 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 92,577 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 92,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded within prescribed area

Fail 13 May 2019 92,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine onto heat exchanger (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded within prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2018 92,236 miles

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded within perscribed area

Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,714 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,672 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering pivot on front axle (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 91,672 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Ball joint has slight play steering pivot on front axle (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 91,220 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2015 91,213 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil filter/cooler housing hose leaking engine oil

Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,779 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S Mirror deteriorating

Fail 26 Mar 2012 88,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S Mirror deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2011 87,713 miles

Chassis plate insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S Mirror deteriorating

O/S/F Door hard to close

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 87,709 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Chassis plate insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S Mirror deteriorating

O/S/F Door hard to close

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 86,479 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 85,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 85,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,274 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,305 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 82,296 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 79,749 miles

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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CDD 787K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CDD 787K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CDD 787K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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