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CTF 174M

2012 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,693 mi
Last recorded64,693 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Type 241,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTF 174M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 64,693 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

steering getting stiff

Fail 12 Jan 2022 64,693 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

steering getting stiff

Pass 23 Dec 2020 63,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel near limit

Fail 23 Dec 2020 63,471 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel near limit

Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,129 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 62,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,128 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering rubber coupling cracking slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2018 61,128 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

steering rubber coupling cracking slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,056 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear driveshaft gaiters cracking

both rear & near side front tyre sidewalls cracking

indicators flashing fast

Fail 20 Jul 2017 60,056 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear driveshaft gaiters cracking

both rear & near side front tyre sidewalls cracking

indicators flashing fast

Pass 17 May 2016 58,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all indicators flashing fast

near & off side rear tyres cracking

near side rear inner & outer drive shaft gaiters split

off side rear drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 17 May 2016 58,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all indicators flashing fast

near & off side rear tyres cracking

near side rear inner & outer drive shaft gaiters split

off side rear drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 14 May 2015 56,969 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

indicators flashing fast

rear driveshaft gaiters split

signs of osf tyre fouling on full lock

Fail 8 May 2015 56,969 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

indicators flashing fast

rear driveshaft gaiters split

signs of osf tyre fouling on full lock

Pass 23 May 2014 54,836 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

all indicators flashing fast

near & off side rear drive shaft gaiters split

wrong wheel nuts fitted

Fail 20 May 2014 54,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

all indicators flashing fast

both rear brakes binding

near & off side rear drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,294 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small mark

nearside inner c/v gatter split and offside outer c/v gatter split

Fail 8 Mar 2013 52,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside inner c/v gatter split and offside outer c/v gatter split

Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,327 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 49,301 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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CTF 174M is a 2012 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 41,800 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CTF 174M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CTF 174M is a 2012 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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