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CYM 485V

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,281 mi
Last recorded21,281 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYM 485V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 21,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,647 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 20,629 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside weaker than offside - 58% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front chassis out rigger corroded but not within prescribed area

park brake efficiency only just met requirements and may require adjustment or repair

rear chassis cross member corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 31 Mar 2016 19,747 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front chassis out rigger corroded but not within prescribed area

park brake efficiency only just met requirements and may require adjustment or repair

rear chassis cross member corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,066 miles

chassis generally corroded but not considered excessive

nearside and offside front floor - belt prescribed areas - corroded underneath but welded from inside

nearside inner headlamp reflector corroded but not affecting light output

offside front step corroded underneath but not quite within prescribed areas - recommend repairing

Fail 17 Apr 2015 19,049 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

chassis generally corroded but not considered excessive

nearside and offside front floor - belt prescribed areas - corroded underneath but welded from inside

nearside inner headlamp reflector corroded but not affecting light output

offside front step corroded underneath but not quite within prescribed areas - recommend repairing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 18,557 miles

rear exhaust blowing at 2 joints

Fail 5 Sep 2013 185,181 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery loose but not insecure

o/s/r lamp wiring showing bare wires (fire hazard)

o/s/rear innersill/jacking point corroded but not within 30cms of testable items

previous welding underside of poor quality

rear inner crossmember corroded/holed but not within 30cms of test able item

Pass 8 Jun 2012 17,522 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 17,090 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 17,090 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2010 16,471 miles

heavy surface corrosion underneath of vechicle

towbar cover missing

Fail 15 May 2010 16,471 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy surface corrosion underneath of vechicle

towbar cover missing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,707 miles

o/s/f door step underside coroded

Fail 12 Jun 2009 15,706 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osf door step under side corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2009 15,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 15,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,046 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 13,106 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 13,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Area around N/S seat/seatbelt mounting point rusted as seen from under arch, but has been plated on inside.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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CYM 485V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 48,536 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 CYM 485V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CYM 485V registered?

CYM 485V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CYM 485V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYM 485V shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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