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GCD 442N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,041 mi
Last recorded56,041 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCD 442N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 56,041 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,913 miles

under-sealed throughout underneath

Pass 3 May 2022 55,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2022 55,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,284 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 55,278 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working works when turning steering wheel (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 55,265 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded (3.5.1i)

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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GCD 442N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GCD 442N, 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 GCD 442N registered?

GCD 442N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 October 1974.

Is GCD 442N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCD 442N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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