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CPB 763Y

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

171,798 mi
Last recorded171,798 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPB 763Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 171,798 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 169,883 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 168,313 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 167,295 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diesel spill pipes damp

Pass 12 Mar 2010 165,045 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 9 Jan 2009 162,866 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2007 158,004 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 154,924 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 151,259 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 151,242 miles

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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CPB 763Y is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 126,992 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 CPB 763Y, 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 38 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 CPB 763Y registered?

CPB 763Y is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 July 1988.

Is CPB 763Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPB 763Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CPB 763Y have outstanding finance?

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