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CDT 806T

1979 Volkswagen Type 2

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,745 mi
Last recorded76,745 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Type 246,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDT 806T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 76,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,883 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 75,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 74,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 73,178 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 67,816 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,688 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,844 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,295 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,201 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,894 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 57,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 56,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine knock on tick over

Fail 19 Jun 2008 56,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine knock on tick over

Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,911 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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CDT 806T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 46,943 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 CDT 806T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CDT 806T registered?

CDT 806T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is CDT 806T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDT 806T shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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