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GDU 477L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

18,191 mi
Last recorded18,191 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDU 477L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 18,191 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 18,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 15,370 miles

Nearside sliding door and sill

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Nov 2016 15,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at outer offside chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg at front outer rigger join (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings fuel tank floor holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside sliding door and sill

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filter being fouled by clutch cable

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Nov 2015 11,711 miles

floor and chassis heavily underseald

Fail 25 Nov 2015 11,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

floor and chassis heavily underseald

Pass 10 Dec 2014 7,584 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 4,328 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 4,327 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,199 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 99,198 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 96,473 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 91,228 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 88,538 miles

offside rear outer driveshaft boot split

oil leak at engine

slight chip at centre of front windscreen

Fail 26 Oct 2009 88,538 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

offside rear outer driveshaft boot split

oil leak at engine

slight chip at centre of front windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,067 miles

both front tyres wearing at outer edge of tread

movement at steering centre pin

oil leak between engine and gearbox

two small chips at centre of windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2008 83,067 miles

Centre Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing at outer edge of tread

movement at steering centre pin

oil leak between engine and gearbox

two small chips at centre of windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,956 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake pads low

Fail 9 Oct 2007 77,956 miles

Centre Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Nov 2006 73,211 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 73,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 73,189 miles

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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GDU 477L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 GDU 477L, 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 54 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 GDU 477L registered?

GDU 477L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 October 1972.

Is GDU 477L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDU 477L shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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