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CTV 402K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,690 mi
Last recorded30,690 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 402K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 30,690 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 28,188 miles

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

all underside of body covered in thick underseal

Fail 9 Nov 2018 28,188 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all underside of body covered in thick underseal

Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,878 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all underside of vechicle heavy in underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,530 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,046 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 24,434 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,431 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 22,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,446 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 20,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,477 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,701 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion onder windscreen

slight play in steering idler

Fail 8 Jun 2010 16,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion onder windscreen

slight play in steering idler

Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,122 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 15,111 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 15,023 miles

temporary headlamp masks fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2007 14,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,388 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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CTV 402K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CTV 402K, 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 CTV 402K registered?

CTV 402K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is CTV 402K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 402K shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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