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CPC 227T

1979 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

18,253 mi
Last recorded18,253 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Lt61,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPC 227T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 18,253 miles

corrosion & holes to areas of drivers cab

exhaust corroded

rear chasis corroded

underbody brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 17,826 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 17,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pipes corroded

vehicle body generally corroded with holes to both drivers & passenger floor areas

vehicle chassis corroded especially at n/s/r which is only just acceptable

Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,486 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 17,484 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

areas of heavy corrosion & holes to rear cross member & body

exhaust mounting on gearbox loose

n/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2007 16,721 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 16,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general underside corroded

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s foot step heavily corroded

rear panel(chassis) heavily corroded out side prescribed area

slight interaction between rear lights

slight play in steering box/steering idlers

Pass 21 Dec 2006 15,472 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake relay lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake rod reduced in thickness more than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 14,024 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 14,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

no passengers seat fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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CPC 227T is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,796 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 Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CPC 227T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPC 227T registered?

CPC 227T is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 April 1979.

Is CPC 227T safe to buy?

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