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CDP 975V

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

25,029 mi
Last recorded25,029 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDP 975V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 25,029 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 25,001 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,976 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 24,644 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody has a coating of underseal

Fail 17 Jul 2014 24,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody has a coating of underseal

Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,588 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to fully assess any corrosion due to fresh underseal coating

Fail 24 Apr 2013 24,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to fully assess any corrosion due to fresh underseal coating

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,399 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Corrosion / poor welded repairs to N/S/F inner wheel arch

Welded repairs to rear susspension cross member

Wipers poor

Fail 21 Mar 2012 19,399 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Corrosion / poor welded repairs to N/S/F inner wheel arch

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Welded repairs to rear susspension cross member

Wipers poor

Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,312 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

extensive undersealing to underside

oil pressure warning light flickering

welded repairs to nearside front seatbelt perscribed area covered in mastic/underseal material making full inspection not possible. Repairs appear sound as far as canbe assertained without removal of materials

welded repairs to nearside rear shock top mounting perscribed area covered in mastic/underseal making full inspection not possible. Repairs appear sound as far as is possible to inspect without removal of materials

Fail 12 Apr 2011 12,312 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

extensive undersealing to underside

oil pressure warning light flickering

Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,695 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 9,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/ hand brake reading low

unable to inspect floor pan due to untray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 6,586 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle has had extensive welding

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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CDP 975V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 48,536 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 CDP 975V, 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 47 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 CDP 975V registered?

CDP 975V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CDP 975V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDP 975V shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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