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GAA 637N

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,666 mi
Last recorded25,666 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAA 637N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,666 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,982 miles

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

exhaust blowing slightly

n/s/r wing edge and n/s/f lower bulkhead and n/s/r inner body sill and side door lower edge corroding

Pass 27 May 2011 13,973 miles

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

rear wing edges and rear lower body sill nearside and front nearside step and wing edge and lower body sill starting to corrod

side door lower edge corroding

Fail 24 May 2011 13,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wing edges and rear lower body sill nearside and front nearside step and wing edge and lower body sill starting to corrod

side door lower edge corroding

Pass 24 May 2010 7,623 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 May 2010 7,621 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 4,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 May 2009 4,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 761 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 98,048 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 98,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 8 May 2006 96,475 miles

rust patches n/s wheel arches

Fail 10 Apr 2006 96,460 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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GAA 637N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,946 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAA 637N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAA 637N registered?

GAA 637N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 8 October 1974.

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