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CTV 179K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,767 mi
Last recorded55,767 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 179K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,767 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,088 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 54,291 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 53,708 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering arm

Fail 17 May 2013 53,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering arm

Pass 30 May 2012 52,844 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,104 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,925 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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CTV 179K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CTV 179K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CTV 179K registered?

CTV 179K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 25 May 1972.

Is CTV 179K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 179K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CTV 179K have outstanding finance?

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