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CTU 813K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,452 mi
Last recorded57,452 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTU 813K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 57,452 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,385 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,369 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NS Wing mirror missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,599 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 56,596 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 56,395 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 56,394 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 813K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,814 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 813K, 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 54 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 813K registered?

CTU 813K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is CTU 813K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTU 813K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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