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CTC 431M

2004 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

81,557 mi
Last recorded81,557 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van72,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTC 431M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 81,557 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 81,555 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear both lamps discoloured

Pass 30 Jul 2025 81,236 miles

Offside & nearside rear lamp lenses faded on position/side,stop & indicator sections

Steering wheel outer plastic covering deteriorating

Fail 8 Jul 2025 81,234 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking fuel hose from pump to carburettor perished & cracking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side excessively low operating effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position & indicator lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Rear offside & nearside lamp lenses faded on side/stop & indicator sections

Steering wheel plastic covering deteriorated & cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2024 80,796 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 80,152 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 80,152 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade perished & split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 79,476 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 7,708 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier main & leisure batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres over 10 years old & sidewalls perishing. Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 7,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,076 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 107,076 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 106,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,375 miles

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

both rear tyre cases perishing

engine breather hose missing & liable to get fumes inside vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2017 106,375 miles

Battery insecure main & leisure batteries insecure (1.9.1)

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 brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear tyre cases perishing

engine breather hose missing & liable to get fumes inside vehicle

unable to check offside front wheel bearings as brake binding

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,746 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 104,746 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 4,345 miles

Engine leaking oil

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 4,345 miles

Engine leaking oil

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 3,256 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 3,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,775 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight movement

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 25,772 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear wheel bearings have slight movement

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 1,352 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 1,352 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch self cancel inoperative.

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

Pass 13 May 2008 99,771 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 97,270 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 97,270 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 May 2006 88,530 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 88,520 miles

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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CTC 431M is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 72,490 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CTC 431M, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CTC 431M is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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The MOT history for CTC 431M shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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