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CUW 785V

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,427 mi
Last recorded9,427 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUW 785V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 9,427 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 7,941 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 6,067 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 4,590 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 3,432 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 2,169 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 2,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 210 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2006 99,119 miles

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 785V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 785V, 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 785V registered?

CUW 785V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 2 November 1979.

Is CUW 785V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUW 785V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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