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GAM 566N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

28,643 mi
Last recorded28,643 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAM 566N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 28,643 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 28,597 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 28,027 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 27,340 miles

Various and substancial welded repairs to the underside of vehicle.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 27,299 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill within 12" of body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill within 12" of body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings fibre glass repair (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Feb 2016 26,652 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,807 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,798 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 21,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,504 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 17,503 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,239 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 17,239 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,549 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 15,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O.S.F step corroded but not within 30cm of a structual component

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 15,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O.S.F step corroded but not within 30cm of a structual component

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,322 miles

all four flexible brake hose collars are badly corroded

corrosion apparant throughout vehicle

corrosion in the front of the offside rear under arch

front to rear metal brake pipe rear union doesnot look fully inserted but not leaking

offside front jacking point holed and corroded

offside rear jacking point holed and corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2008 14,306 miles

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

all four flexible brake hose collars are badly corroded

corrosin and holed in offside rear under arch and jacking point

corrosion apparant throughout vehicle

front to rear metal brake pipe rear union does not look fully seated but not leaking

offside front jacking point holed and corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 13,722 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,214 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 13,212 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

steering wheel cracked

underside of vehicle in very poor condition,with corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Fail 11 Jun 2005 12,714 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres show sighns of age deteriation

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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GAM 566N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GAM 566N, 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 GAM 566N registered?

GAM 566N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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