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CLT 174T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,828 mi
Last recorded81,828 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLT 174T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,828 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both front shock absorbers fouling on front beam bolts. Suggest investiagation/rectification soonest

front valance corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2014 81,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front valance corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,225 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

numerous bodywork repairs with tape

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,613 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 73,231 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 73,203 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 71,630 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 71,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,209 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 68,176 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brakepipes starting to corrode

nearside front brakepipe starting to corrode

offside front brakepipe starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,660 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 65,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

steering idler has slight play

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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CLT 174T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CLT 174T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CLT 174T registered?

CLT 174T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 8 September 1978.

Is CLT 174T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLT 174T shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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