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GBC 196L

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,955 mi
Last recorded47,955 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBC 196L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 47,955 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,323 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor / battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 46,712 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 46,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,905 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,948 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 44,948 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,005 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 43,173 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 42,157 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,342 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 41,340 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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GBC 196L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBC 196L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBC 196L registered?

GBC 196L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 16 January 1973.

Is GBC 196L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBC 196L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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