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CTN 500J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,756 mi
Last recorded89,756 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTN 500J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 89,756 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 89,796 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,634 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 87,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,634 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 87,634 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,492 miles

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?

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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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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