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CGA 482S

1978 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,197 mi
Last recorded70,197 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Type 247,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGA 482S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,197 miles

both front tyres aprx 4mm and balding inner edges !

front brake discs corroded/pitted - engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2016 70,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres aprx 4mm and balding inner edges !

front brake discs corroded/pitted - engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 69,080 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 69,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front out rigger corroded

offside front out rigger corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,261 miles

nearside front out riggers heavily corroded

offside front out riggers heavily corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 66,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front out riggers heavily corroded

offside front out riggers heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 64,191 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas

slight play centre steering column

Fail 22 Sep 2011 64,176 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in centre steering idler

various under body sections corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,731 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion to various underbody sections outside prescribed areas

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play centre steering idler

Fail 3 Sep 2010 59,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion to various underbody sections outside prescribed areas

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play centre steering idler

Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,958 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front number plate light starting to lift backround

Fail 28 Apr 2009 55,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,980 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,456 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,328 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 44,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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CGA 482S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 47,349 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGA 482S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CGA 482S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 22 June 1978.

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