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CUX 713L

1973 Volkswagen Variant

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,927 mi
Last recorded14,927 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Variant51,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUX 713L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 14,927 miles

Nearside Front seat removed

Fail 22 Mar 2018 14,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front seat removed

Pass 20 Jun 2014 14,418 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 May 2014 14,409 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,345 miles

advise nearside rear inner cv gaiter split!

Fail 9 Aug 2012 14,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

advise nearside rear inner cv gaiter split!

Pass 2 Aug 2011 13,796 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 13,796 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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CUX 713L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 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 Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CUX 713L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CUX 713L?

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What year was CUX 713L registered?

CUX 713L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 21 March 1973.

Is CUX 713L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUX 713L shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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