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CTC 435M

2005 Volkswagen Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,000 mi
Last recorded97,000 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravan74,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTC 435M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,000 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all four on rear shafts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 96,266 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,594 miles

under neath covered in oil

Fail 22 Mar 2019 94,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under neath covered in oil

Pass 22 Feb 2018 92,616 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

rear inner bumper/sill area

Fail 22 Feb 2018 92,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

rear inner bumper/sill area

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge and is on the limit

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 91,445 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge and is on the limit

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,320 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 90,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,948 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 86,938 miles

Centre Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,888 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 79,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,188 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,923 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,112 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,263 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,474 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 51,527 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 51,527 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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CTC 435M is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 74,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CTC 435M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTC 435M registered?

CTC 435M is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is CTC 435M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTC 435M shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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