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CLU 851T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,808 mi
Last recorded48,808 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLU 851T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,976cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,808 miles

Oil leak ()

both inner sills in poor condision

Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,153 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 48,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,414 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,047 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,945 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 42,768 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 42,768 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 41,241 miles

holes outside areas

underside rusty

vehicle modified

Pass 1 May 2008 373,347 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 82,751 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 77,122 miles

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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CLU 851T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CLU 851T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CLU 851T?

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What year was CLU 851T registered?

CLU 851T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is CLU 851T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLU 851T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CLU 851T have outstanding finance?

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