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41 GCG

1971 Volkswagen Variant

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,969 mi
Last recorded66,969 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Variant45,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration41 GCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 66,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2018 66,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,895 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front outer and inner wings heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear damping poor

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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41 GCG is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 45,984 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 Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 41 GCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 41 GCG?

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What year was 41 GCG registered?

41 GCG is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 22 July 1971.

Is 41 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 41 GCG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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