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CTV 465K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

984,820 mi
Last recorded984,820 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 465K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 984,820 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 98,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No pattern Low output and head light bowl corroded! (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect And low output. European lamp fitted the wrong image! (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,451 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both rear (5.2.2a)

nearside rear drive shaft boot split

offside door step corroded

offside rear hub damp

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Feb 2017 98,445 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside rear tyre perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both rear (5.2.2a)

nearside rear drive shaft boot split

offside door step corroded

offside rear hub damp

servo damp

Fail 20 Jan 2017 98,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear drive shaft boot split

Offside Rear hub damp

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside door step corroded

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both rear (5.2.2a)

servo damp

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,192 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 98,192 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 97,922 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,922 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 97,600 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 97,600 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,384 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 96,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 96,126 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 93,366 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,148 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 68,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight wear to steering box - surface corrosion to both side s centre out riggers.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 68,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight wear to steering box - surface corrosion to both side s centre out riggers.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 61,614 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 465K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 465K, 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.

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CTV 465K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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