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CPD 376T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,433 mi
Last recorded77,433 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPD 376T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 77,433 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 69,320 miles

just passed hand-brake test

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,222 miles

manual assistance required to park wipers

Fail 30 Apr 2015 618,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

manual assistance required to park wipers

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,965 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s hand -brake poor effort

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,085 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,345 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 32,345 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,900 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 12,365 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 299 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CPD 376T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CPD 376T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPD 376T registered?

CPD 376T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 1979.

Is CPD 376T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPD 376T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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