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CDM 778M

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,720 mi
Last recorded72,720 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDM 778M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 72,720 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged passenger side (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 72,720 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged passenger side (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,720 miles

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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CDM 778M is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 54,771 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 CDM 778M, 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 53 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 CDM 778M?

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What year was CDM 778M registered?

CDM 778M is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is CDM 778M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDM 778M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CDM 778M have outstanding finance?

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