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CTT 842L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,575 mi
Last recorded98,575 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTT 842L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2007 98,575 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 98,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 96,159 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 96,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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CTT 842L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CTT 842L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CTT 842L?

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What year was CTT 842L registered?

CTT 842L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 20 March 1973.

Is CTT 842L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTT 842L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CTT 842L have outstanding finance?

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