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CDH 768L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

30,577 mi
Last recorded30,577 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDH 768L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 30,577 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 30,576 miles

Fuel hose leaking petrol heater feed (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 29,972 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

the fuel cap seal is starting to perish

Fail 7 Apr 2025 29,972 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

the fuel cap seal is starting to perish

Pass 19 Apr 2024 29,071 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 28,424 miles

Nearside Mirror inoperative

Fail 30 Nov 2022 28,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Pump seems weak (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Pump seems weak (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Mirror inoperative

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

Underside heater pipe detached

Pass 25 Nov 2021 27,701 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 27,674 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 27,674 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 27,663 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 27,637 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside

some rust around drivers seat belt mount

Fail 26 Oct 2018 27,635 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside

some rust around drivers seat belt mount

Pass 15 Nov 2017 27,619 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2017 27,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2016 27,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on side walls

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front tyre perishing on side walls

Rear Outer both CV gaiters slight perishing

Fail 14 Nov 2016 27,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing on side walls

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front tyre perishing on side walls

Offside Rear tyre perishing on side walls

Rear Outer both CV gaiters slight perishing

Pass 19 Nov 2015 27,584 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear cv boot gaiters deteriorating

exhaust system corroded/rust in numerous places

Fail 10 Nov 2015 27,583 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid seized linkages (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear cv boot gaiters deteriorating

exhaust system corroded/rust in numerous places

Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,538 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

all tyres perished

Fail 14 Nov 2014 27,537 miles

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2013 27,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 27,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

all tyres perished

front inner wheel arches corroded

rear floor pan corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

towbar corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,346 miles

Corrosion to O/S and N/S inner wheel arches

N/S and O/S inner wheel arches floor pan corroded

Rear floor corroded

Tyres perishing

Fail 9 Aug 2011 22,346 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis 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)

Corrosion to O/S and N/S inner wheel arches

N/S and O/S inner wheel arches floor pan corroded

Rear floor corroded

Tyres perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 26,342 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 26,320 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 26,003 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 26,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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CDH 768L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CDH 768L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CDH 768L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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