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GDR 312N

1974 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,720 mi
Last recorded168,720 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen T260,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDR 312N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 168,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 162,091 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 162,091 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 153,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 14,406 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 13,264 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 12,348 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 11,769 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 10,887 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 10,289 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 9,541 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 9,177 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 9,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 9,065 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 8,815 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 8,694 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 86,643 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil warning lamp on

under body rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2009 8,025 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

note o/s seat belt was jamed up betweenmounting bolt

Fail 24 Feb 2009 8,025 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bolt loose n/s rear drive shaft

note o/s seat belt was jamed up betweenmounting bolt

Pass 4 Sep 2007 6,517 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 42,315 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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GDR 312N is a 1974 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDR 312N, 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.

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GDR 312N is a 1974 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 27 November 1974.

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