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GCG 433K

1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Black Diesel 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

82,369 mi
Last recorded82,369 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van46,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCG 433K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,369 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2011 82,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 82,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight damage to rim of nearside front wheel

Fail 26 Apr 2010 82,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 82,369 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

all four wheel bearings have slight play

front suspension sitting low on offside

nearside front and nearside rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2007 82,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

all four wheel bearings have slight play

front suspension sitting low on offside

nearside front and nearside rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2006 82,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 82,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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GCG 433K is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Black with a 1,584cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 46,723 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCG 433K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCG 433K registered?

GCG 433K is a 1972 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 18 May 1972.

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