CarVerify

Free Car Check

CDD 412B

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,122 mi
Last recorded59,122 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDD 412B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 59,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 59,009 miles

front upper and lower ball joint rubbers in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,008 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Judder from nearside rear brake

Fail 4 Aug 2015 59,008 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Judder from nearside rear brake

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,963 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 57,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 May 2006 57,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 27 May 2006 57,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CDD 412B is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CDD 412B, 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 CDD 412B?

You can check the full history of CDD 412B by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CDD 412B registered?

CDD 412B is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is CDD 412B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDD 412B shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CDD 412B have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CDD 412B. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.