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CEF 503T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,900 mi
Last recorded92,900 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEF 503T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,900 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 92,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,879 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 92,878 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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CEF 503T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 48,333 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CEF 503T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CEF 503T registered?

CEF 503T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is CEF 503T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEF 503T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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