MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,560 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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poor repair to servo
Front Brake rod modified but not seriously weakened servo retro fitted (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam full of water (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake rod modified but not seriously weakened servo retro fitted (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Body has slight corrosion the vehicle has had previous repairs due to corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
oil around the engine
Oil leak
Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all tyres perrished
nsf hub bearing noisy
osf trye low
slight play in nsf inner track rod end
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
all tyres perrished
nsf hub bearing noisy
osf trye low
slight play in nsf inner track rod end
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
all tryes perrished
osf tyres worn onm inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
No electrics to tow bar
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
blisters off rust on underside
Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
rusty in places
slight play in steering idler
Centre Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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GDF 526L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 GDF 526L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GDF 526L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 March 1973.
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