MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,062 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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CVM 742Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 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 CVM 742Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CVM 742Y registered?
CVM 742Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 December 1982.
Is CVM 742Y safe to buy?
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