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CYP 532V

1979 Volkswagen Multivan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

32,714 mi
Last recorded32,714 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Multivan39,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYP 532V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 32,714 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 32,669 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 May 2017 30,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 27,111 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 24,225 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 24,207 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 23,250 miles

all welding on patches not seam welded

floor & panels soft

n/s/r driveshaft gaiter

Fail 10 May 2014 23,248 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

all welding on patches not seam welded

floor & panels soft

n/s/r driveshaft gaiter

o/s handbrake performance

Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,684 miles

n/s/r cv boot burst

Fail 17 Apr 2013 22,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r cv boot burst

Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,753 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 21,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,152 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 21,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,586 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 18,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 17,581 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 18,801 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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CYP 532V is a 1979 Volkswagen Multivan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 39,748 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CYP 532V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CYP 532V registered?

CYP 532V is a 1979 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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