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CWX 949Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,776 mi
Last recorded52,776 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWX 949Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,776 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 52,776 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,156 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

holes in o/s outer sill

Fail 30 Aug 2016 52,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

holes in o/s outer sill

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear floor pan corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 50,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside outer sill corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear floor pan corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 48,563 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 48,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 47,695 miles

n/s/r inner arch has slight corrosion

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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CWX 949Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CWX 949Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CWX 949Y registered?

CWX 949Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 1982.

Is CWX 949Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWX 949Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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