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CYS 283K

1972 Volkswagen Minibus

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,895 mi
Last recorded18,895 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYS 283K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 18,895 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 18,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,596 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,760 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 15,523 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 15,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,669 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 12,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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CYS 283K is a 1972 Volkswagen Minibus in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CYS 283K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CYS 283K registered?

CYS 283K is a 1972 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 21 April 1972.

Is CYS 283K safe to buy?

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