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CUJ 170L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,317 mi
Last recorded72,317 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUJ 170L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 72,317 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 70,036 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight uneven tread wear

Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has uneven tread wear on the inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has uneven tread wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,974 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 56,972 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wetness around the OSR Brake plate

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,804 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 56,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,716 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 56,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NSF Tyre Tread patten is uneven

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,393 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 56,391 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,406 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 55,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,199 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 54,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,095 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 53,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,883 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 51,882 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,546 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

near side front tyre tread distorted

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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CUJ 170L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CUJ 170L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CUJ 170L registered?

CUJ 170L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is CUJ 170L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUJ 170L shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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