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GDF 526L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

3,560 mi
Last recorded3,560 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDF 526L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 3,560 miles

poor repair to servo

Pass 29 Sep 2017 1,159 miles

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 1,159 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,434 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 98,041 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 94,186 miles

all tyres perrished

nsf hub bearing noisy

osf trye low

slight play in nsf inner track rod end

Fail 26 Jul 2013 94,186 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,186 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 94,172 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 90,581 miles

blisters off rust on underside

Pass 4 May 2007 87,640 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 87,640 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 82,093 miles

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)

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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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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What year was GDF 526L registered?

GDF 526L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 March 1973.

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