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CEL 859L

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,374 mi
Last recorded63,374 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEL 859L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,374 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,370 miles

Nearside Front Swing Arm Bush has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,740 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,214 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 57,434 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2008 55,365 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,222 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 52,222 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,027 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 46,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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CEL 859L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CEL 859L, 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 CEL 859L registered?

CEL 859L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 September 1972.

Is CEL 859L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEL 859L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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