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CPG 316H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,963 mi
Last recorded84,963 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPG 316H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 84,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 84,708 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 84,123 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 83,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 83,361 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 82,978 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 82,062 miles

Nearside rear brake hose twisted

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jun 2013 81,573 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,297 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper mountings excessively corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2009 80,297 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper mountings excessively corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 76,839 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 72,339 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 72,339 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 69,255 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 69,241 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service 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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CPG 316H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 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 CPG 316H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CPG 316H registered?

CPG 316H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 May 1970.

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