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GBD 14N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,856 mi
Last recorded57,856 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBD 14N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,856 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 57,856 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,805 miles

corrosion various areas

various suspension joint rubbers deterated

Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,453 miles

corrosion various areas

Pass 20 Mar 2012 97,257 miles

corrosion various areas

Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,846 miles

corrosion various areas

Pass 27 May 2010 53,988 miles

corrosion various areas

Fail 26 May 2010 53,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 May 2009 49,713 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 49,713 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 46,860 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 46,860 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,261 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 45,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Previous welding repairs throughout chassis and body of vehicle

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jun 2007 44,969 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all ball joint covers split

extenisve previous welding repairs throughout vehicle

near side rear outer constant velocity boot split

nearside front flexible brake hose insecurely mounted to hub

Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,471 miles

chassis heavily undersealed

extensive previous welding repairs to chassis front axle and seat belt anchorages

general underbody surface corrosion

non structual corrosion of front and rear floors

passengers front seat removed

some perishing of rear tyre walls

some pitting of both front brake discs

Fail 12 Jun 2006 43,464 miles

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

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

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

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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chassis heavily undersealed

extensive previous welding repairs throuhout chassis

general underbody surface corrosion

passengers seat removed front

some perishing of rear tyre walls

Fail 24 May 2006 43,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Heavy use of underseal

oil leak

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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GBD 14N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GBD 14N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBD 14N registered?

GBD 14N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 October 1974.

Is GBD 14N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBD 14N shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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