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CKR 445K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,478 mi
Last recorded43,478 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKR 445K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,478 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,302 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front inner crossmember corroded

nearside rear inner cv boot split

offside front inner crossmember corroded

offside front inner step corroded

offside front inner, rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 43,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front inner crossmember corroded

nearside rear inner cv boot split

offside front inner crossmember corroded

offside front inner step corroded

offside front inner, rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 42,445 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion to inner frontcross member and steps not within prescribed area

general corrosion tounder side

Fail 31 Oct 2013 42,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion to inner front cross member and steps not within prescribed area

front tyres perished

general corrosion to under side

Pass 25 May 2012 42,089 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 42,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

vehicle heavly undersealed following mot repairs

Fail 9 May 2012 42,067 miles

Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Underside heavily wax-oiled making the underside inspection difficult

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,340 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 40,340 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 35,926 miles

vehicle heavly undersealed making inspection difficult,vehicle has many plates welded to it for rust purposes. front discs slightly worn

Pass 2 May 2009 34,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,422 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 24,416 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,389 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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CKR 445K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,814 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 CKR 445K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CKR 445K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 April 1972.

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