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CTU 805K

1971 Volkswagen 1600

Orange Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,739 mi
Last recorded51,739 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTU 805K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 51,739 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,412 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 45,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,111 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,911 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 42,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 42,319 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 42,309 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear seat base missing at time of test

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?

Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
position lamp(s) not working 119
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Headlamp aim too low 96
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CTU 805K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in Orange with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 52,302 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 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CTU 805K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTU 805K registered?

CTU 805K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 8 December 1971.

Is CTU 805K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTU 805K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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