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CWD 998Y

1983 Volkswagen Minibus

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,613 mi
Last recorded46,613 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Minibus36,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWD 998Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,277 miles

revers light not working

Pass 6 Nov 2019 41,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,038 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 39,038 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 36,974 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 35,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 34,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,423 miles

adviced slight play in n/s + o/s rear wheelbearings

Fail 16 Jul 2014 32,360 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

adviced slight play in n/s + o/s rear wheelbearings

Pass 13 Jul 2013 30,588 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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CWD 998Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Minibus in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 36,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CWD 998Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CWD 998Y registered?

CWD 998Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 27 January 1983.

Is CWD 998Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWD 998Y shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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