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GAN 858N

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,913 mi
Last recorded44,913 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAN 858N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,913 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,116 miles

surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,145 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,981 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,127 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2011 40,048 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 9 Jun 2010 38,791 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,055 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2008 37,036 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 36,909 miles

11 sports of corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,618 miles

oil leak

slight play centre steering idler

Fail 26 May 2006 34,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leak

slight play to centre steering idler

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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GAN 858N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GAN 858N, 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 GAN 858N registered?

GAN 858N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 14 October 1974.

Is GAN 858N safe to buy?

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