MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside inner c/v boot split
Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint boot (2.2.C.1c)
Offside inner c/v boot split
both rear inner wheel arches very badly corroded
slight binding to n/s/r brake
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside inner c/v boot split
Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint boot (2.2.C.1c)
Offside inner c/v boot split
both rear inner wheel arches very badly corroded
slight binding to n/s/r brake
Nearside Front tyre has cracking on sidewalls
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear cv gaitor inner deteriorated
Offside Rear tyre has cracking on sidewalls
Rear Body has slight corrosion near engine area (6.1.B.2)
Central Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate missing not fitted (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near engine mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear in a tube (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near brake valve on chassis (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front off suspension (marked) (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both wheels no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front tyre has cracking on sidewalls
Nearside Rear cv gaitor inner deteriorated
Offside Rear tyre has cracking on sidewalls
Rear Body has slight corrosion near engine area (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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CTN 500J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,373 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 CTN 500J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CTN 500J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 April 1971.
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