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CPO 922L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,791 mi
Last recorded71,791 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPO 922L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,791 miles

offside & nearside front wheel well rusted at joint with lower panel (not prescribed area).

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,954 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,969 miles

body corrosion / poor condition

under floors etc jacking points weak numerous welding repairs

Fail 16 Jul 2009 65,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 633,511 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 63,342 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 59,659 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 53,299 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 53,068 miles

Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear tyre walls cracking †o/s front tyre walls cracking †slight play o/s front lower balljoint

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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CPO 922L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CPO 922L, 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 53 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 CPO 922L registered?

CPO 922L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is CPO 922L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPO 922L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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