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CDL 921V

1979 Volkswagen Caravanette

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

3,991 mi
Last recorded3,991 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2005
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravanette71,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDL 921V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2005 3,991 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 3,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F STEP N/S/F FLOOR O/SF OUT RIGGER N/S/F OUT RIGGER ARE CORRODED BUT OUT WITH PRESCIBED AREA

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

SLIGHT PLAY ON N/S/R WHEELBEARING

VAN HAS HAD A LOT OF WELDING

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2005 3,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2005 3,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

VEHICLE IS CORODID AND HOLED OUT WITH PRISCRIBED AREAS

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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CDL 921V is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravanette in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 71,823 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CDL 921V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CDL 921V registered?

CDL 921V is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is CDL 921V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDL 921V shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CDL 921V have outstanding finance?

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