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GBT 507L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Home

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,568 mi
Last recorded72,568 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Home69,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBT 507L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,568 miles

Diesel Leak

Fail 6 Apr 2018 72,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Diesel Leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,440 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat

Fail 15 Jul 2015 68,431 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat

Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,311 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 59,997 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,997 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 59,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

main beam warning light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,012 miles

main beam warning light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2011 50,094 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 50,093 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 48,406 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,296 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,008 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 44,007 miles

Centre Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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GBT 507L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Home in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 69,097 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 Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBT 507L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBT 507L registered?

GBT 507L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is GBT 507L safe to buy?

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