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CLY 916T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,720 mi
Last recorded30,720 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLY 916T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 30,720 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 30,687 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 30,681 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,624 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,618 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,226 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 30,221 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,049 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,922 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,906 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,133 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 28,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 26,766 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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CLY 916T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CLY 916T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CLY 916T?

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What year was CLY 916T registered?

CLY 916T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is CLY 916T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLY 916T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CLY 916T have outstanding finance?

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