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GCF 851N

1974 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

5,508 mi
Last recorded5,508 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen T260,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCF 851N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 5,508 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2018 5,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front lower inner step sill panel corroded

Nearside seat belt retraction weak

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 5,084 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 4,677 miles

both front wheel arches rusty

fog light not working

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 8 Feb 2016 4,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wheel arches rusty

fog light not working

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 10 Oct 2014 3,545 miles

front tyres age cracked

offside front lower balljoint leaking grease

Fail 10 Oct 2014 3,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres age cracked

offside front lower balljoint leaking grease

Pass 27 Sep 2013 1,751 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 1,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r valance near towbar mounting corroded and holed

Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,519 miles

N/S Drive shaft boot splitting

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 98,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 96,981 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 96,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,629 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 96,266 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 96,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion n/s/f crossmember

corrosion starting n/s/r and o/s/r chassis leg

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2007 96,113 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 95,132 miles

all brake pipes getting rusty

both rear wheel bearings slight play

n/s front cross member getting rusty

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2006 95,132 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes getting rusty

both rear wheel bearings slight play

n/s front crossmember getting rusty

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2005 93,824 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

front cross member getting rusty

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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GCF 851N is a 1974 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 60,647 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 T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCF 851N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCF 851N registered?

GCF 851N is a 1974 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GCF 851N safe to buy?

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