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CUW 608V

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,335 mi
Last recorded12,335 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUW 608V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 12,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 11,601 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 10,631 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,075 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 5,883 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 5,877 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 4,583 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 4,583 miles

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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CUW 608V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 48,333 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CUW 608V, 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 47 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 CUW 608V registered?

CUW 608V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 26 September 1979.

Is CUW 608V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUW 608V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CUW 608V have outstanding finance?

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