MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,856 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
corrosion various areas
various suspension joint rubbers deterated
corrosion various areas
corrosion various areas
corrosion various areas
corrosion various areas
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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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.
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What year was GBD 14N registered?
GBD 14N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 October 1974.
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