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CKX 481T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,668 mi
Last recorded31,668 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKX 481T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2019 31,668 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel acrh/engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

ALL doors corroded/holed

Body panels obscuring view of both inner sills

Body panels obscuring view of both sills

Heavy corrosion on whole vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner track rod end ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Unable to see front brake pad braking material

rear bumper mounts corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,551 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear battery try slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

oil leak

under side of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 31,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear battery try slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

oil leak

under side of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,528 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

O/S/R LIGHT LENSE FADED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,947 miles

exhaust blow

extensive underbody repairs

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,510 miles

play in steering idler

Fail 9 Apr 2013 30,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

general under body corrosion and repairs

offside front seatbelt mount corroded

offside outer sill rusted through

play in steering idler

slight bind offside front brake

under belly trayrusted through by n/s/f outrigger

Pass 1 May 2012 29,799 miles

brake servo and master cylinder corroded

holes in offside outer sill and nearside sliding door

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 17 Apr 2012 29,797 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake servo and master cylinder corroded

holes in offside outer sill and nearside sliding door

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 30 Jul 2011 28,558 miles

brake servo corroded

full beam tell tale not working

holes in offside outer sill and floor

Fail 27 Jul 2011 28,557 miles

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

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake servo corroded

full beam tell tale not working

holes in offside outer sill and floor

Pass 26 May 2010 28,512 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,849 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 27,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,824 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 27,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,675 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 26,675 miles

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

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)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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CKX 481T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 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 CKX 481T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CKX 481T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 6 November 1978.

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