1971 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · CTU 418K
1971 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1971. Recorded mileage 16,656 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,656 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CTU 418K Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 16,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CTU 418K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Transporter (CTU 418K) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)”; “Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)”; “Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)”.
CTU 418K Mileage History
- 23/08/200670,622 mi
- 31/07/200771,780 mi+1,158 mi
- 05/09/200872,504 mi+724 mi
- 06/09/200872,504 mi
- 22/06/200972,527 mi+23 mi
- 14/06/201078,121 mi+5,594 mi
- 15/06/201188,756 mi+10,635 mi
- 22/06/201293,532 mi+4,776 mi
- 15/05/201397,320 mi+3,788 mi
- 22/05/201397,343 mi+23 mi
- 27/05/201499,690 mi+2,347 mi
- 27/06/20152,788 mi-96,902 mi
- 18/06/20166,120 mi+3,332 mi
- 08/06/20178,929 mi+2,809 mi
- 01/06/201810,917 mi+1,988 mi
- 11/03/20191,226 mi-9,691 mi
- 03/07/202616,656 mi+15,430 mi
Average of roughly -2,717 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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