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CRM 885T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,273 mi
Last recorded48,273 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRM 885T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 48,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front valance rotton and holed

Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,172 miles

Corrosion to nearside wheel arch

Corrosion to offside wheel arch

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,614 miles

Has major underbody corrosion...Not within prescribed areas and not likely to effect braking or steering!!

Oil Leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 47,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Has major underbody corrosion...Not within prescribed areas and not likely to effect braking or steering!!

Oil Leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,148 miles

Belly pans fitted at time of test!!

Has major underbody corrosion... not within prescribed area's and not likely to effect braking or steering!!!

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,058 miles

all underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,377 miles

underside of vehicle corroeded

Fail 3 Sep 2008 42,329 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn.

N/s front tyre walls perished and needs replacing.

Rear section of n/s engine compartment rusted and holed.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,988 miles

both seatbelts in poor condition

general underbody surface corrosion

welding been carried out to rear suspension parts

Fail 1 Aug 2006 36,398 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,398 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 35,180 miles

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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CRM 885T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CRM 885T, 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.

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What year was CRM 885T registered?

CRM 885T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 May 1979.

Is CRM 885T safe to buy?

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