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CFD 710T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

20,380 mi
Last recorded20,380 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFD 710T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 20,380 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (under side of the vehicle) (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 20,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (under side of the vehicle) (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 17,901 miles

Front Windscreen slightly discoloured at bottom right of glass

Nearside Front Slight play noted in nearside front suspension lower bearing

Offside Rear Brake sticks on slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2017 17,899 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Slight play noted in nearside front suspension lower bearing

Offside Rear Brake sticks on slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2016 14,652 miles

Front Both front seat belts sluggish on recoil

Nearside Rear Both under engine heat shields becoming adrift

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed Flexy brake hose rubbing on hand brake cable (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Heavy corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 15 Feb 2016 14,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Flexy brake hose insecure (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked Outer metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Both front seat belts sluggish on recoil

Nearside Rear Both under engine heat shields becoming adrift

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed Flexy brake hose rubbing on hand brake cable (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Heavy corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2009 13,058 miles

extensive corossion present in body work covered with tape

Fail 6 Aug 2009 13,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

extensive corossion present in body work covered with tape

Fail 2 Jun 2007 13,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 99,252 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 99,252 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CFD 710T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 CFD 710T, 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.

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What year was CFD 710T registered?

CFD 710T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 October 1978.

Is CFD 710T safe to buy?

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