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CAD 984T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,732 mi
Last recorded60,732 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAD 984T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wiper blade perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 59,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,952 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,258 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 55,251 miles

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,315 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 51,999 miles

wear on steering idler bush

Fail 7 May 2010 51,945 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

wear on steering idler bush

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,092 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 48,853 miles

play in steering linkages

Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,319 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 43,319 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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CAD 984T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 41,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAD 984T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CAD 984T?

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What year was CAD 984T registered?

CAD 984T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 November 1978.

Is CAD 984T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAD 984T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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