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CGA 748K

1971 Volkswagen Microbus

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,540 mi
Last recorded47,540 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Microbus48,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGA 748K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 47,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,944 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 43,051 miles

both rear wheel arches coroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 43,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear wheel arches coroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,499 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,457 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 40,456 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,408 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,058 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 37,057 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 35,341 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,240 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 35,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,162 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 31,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,859 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,379 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 27,133 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 20,623 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 20,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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CGA 748K is a 1971 Volkswagen Microbus in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 48,305 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGA 748K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CGA 748K is a 1971 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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