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CMW 2L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,942 mi
Last recorded144,942 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMW 2L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 144,942 miles

Nearside Front tyre 10 years old

Nearside Rear tyre over 15 years old

Offside Front tyre 10 years old

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre over 15 years old

Pass 5 Nov 2021 144,661 miles

rear tyres 15 years old

Fail 20 Oct 2021 144,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on subframe (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres 15 years old

Pass 10 Jul 2017 143,293 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 142,376 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 142,376 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 141,625 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 141,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 140,912 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 139,668 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 139,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 138,424 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 136,813 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 134,215 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 130,933 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 128,145 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 122,790 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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CMW 2L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CMW 2L, 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.

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What year was CMW 2L registered?

CMW 2L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is CMW 2L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMW 2L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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