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CYM 489V

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,018 mi
Last recorded56,018 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYM 489V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 56,018 miles

Nearside Rear inner and outer lower wheel arch corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroding

underbody extensive repairs

Pass 3 Oct 2018 55,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

old repairs underbody

underbody corrosion appearing

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,616 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 55,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,784 miles

Front axle corroded and old repairs

Nearside Inner sill corroded and old repairs

extensive underbody repairs

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,688 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,282 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 52,205 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,998 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 47,730 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 46,944 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 44,361 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,004 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 40,004 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 36,582 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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CYM 489V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CYM 489V, 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 CYM 489V registered?

CYM 489V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is CYM 489V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYM 489V shows 15 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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