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CTV 432K

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

22,375 mi
Last recorded22,375 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 432K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 22,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 21,116 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 21,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres perished

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 18,643 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 18,643 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 16,042 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 16,042 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 11,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underside coverd with underseal

Fail 10 Feb 2017 11,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underside coverd with underseal

Pass 13 Feb 2016 6,939 miles

All rear driveshaft gaiters are deteriorated

Oil leak from engine

Surface corrosion on and around front door sills

Pass 16 Feb 2015 2,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,987 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

foot brake travel slightly long

Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,140 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 96,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 92,842 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,461 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 92,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 91,992 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 91,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 91,736 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 91,216 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 91,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 90,216 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 90,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 88,942 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 88,940 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres on limit 1.6mm both front tyres worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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CTV 432K is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CTV 432K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CTV 432K registered?

CTV 432K is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 March 1974.

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