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GDV 747Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper Van

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

53,000 mi
Last recorded53,000 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van77,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDV 747Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have signifcant surface corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2017 52,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and tail pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have signifcant surface corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre side wall is perishing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 52,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre side wall is perishing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 49,957 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 49,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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 Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,604 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 49,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,513 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,530 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 46,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,864 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 42,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 16 Mar 2006 39,732 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 39,730 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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GDV 747Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 77,936 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDV 747Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GDV 747Y registered?

GDV 747Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 22 April 1983.

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