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CKO 166T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,921 mi
Last recorded93,921 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKO 166T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 93,921 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 93,921 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,542 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,474 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,907 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 78,665 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 78,665 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,690 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,982 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,199 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2011 67,489 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2010 64,473 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 61,235 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,473 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 56,473 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2007 53,350 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 53,339 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 48,346 miles

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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CKO 166T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 48,536 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 CKO 166T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CKO 166T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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