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CTU 418K

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,656 mi
Last recorded16,656 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTU 418K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 16,656 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 1,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 10,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 8,929 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 6,120 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 2,788 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 99,690 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 97,343 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 97,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 93,532 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 78,121 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,527 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 72,504 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 72,504 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 71,780 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 70,622 miles

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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CTU 418K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CTU 418K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTU 418K registered?

CTU 418K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is CTU 418K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTU 418K shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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