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CMG 961V

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,570 mi
Last recorded28,570 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMG 961V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 28,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 26,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 25,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 25,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 24,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,161 miles

battery insecure

n/s headlight pattern slightly diffused

n/s rear tyre perished

number plates deteriorated front and rear only just ledgible at 20m

rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 24 Oct 2012 24,161 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

battery insecure

n/s headlight pattern slightly diffused

n/s rear tyre perished

number plates deteriorated front and rear only just ledgible at 20m

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 27 Oct 2011 23,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/e rear tyre perished

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2011 23,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/e rear tyre perished

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,370 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering.

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 21,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering.

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in the front wheels.

Slight play in the steering.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,421 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 16,420 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 13,883 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,767 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 8,326 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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CMG 961V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 48,333 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 CMG 961V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CMG 961V registered?

CMG 961V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 9 August 1979.

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The MOT history for CMG 961V shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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