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GAK 443N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,920 mi
Last recorded78,920 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAK 443N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,920 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,876 miles

park brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 26 Oct 2018 78,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,716 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,533 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,398 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 77,841 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,499 miles

N/S Rear inner wheel arch corroded Front & Rear edges. O/S Front wheel arch corroded( forward of wheel)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 77,115 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 77,114 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r brakes binding

Pass 25 Jan 2012 76,732 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 76,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,388 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 76,387 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,988 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 75,635 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 75,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 75,298 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 28 Jan 2008 75,298 miles

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

o/s/f bump stop missing.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 18 Jan 2007 74,943 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body in poor condition

offside front top bump stop missing

Pass 18 Jan 2007 74,943 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body in poor condition

offside front top bump stop missing

Pass 18 Jan 2006 74,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body in poor condtion but body to chassis mounting points appear ok

Fail 18 Jan 2006 74,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

General body condition poor but chassis and body to chassis mounting points appear ok

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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GAK 443N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAK 443N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAK 443N registered?

GAK 443N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 November 1974.

Is GAK 443N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAK 443N shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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