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CGT 666X

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,760 mi
Last recorded31,760 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGT 666X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 31,760 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,059 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 30,328 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 28,143 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 27,569 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 26,988 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,418 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,770 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 25,643 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 May 2011 24,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2010 23,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 23,489 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,761 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,999 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 11,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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CGT 666X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,447 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 CGT 666X, 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 45 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 CGT 666X registered?

CGT 666X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 September 1981.

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