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GDW 580N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,569 mi
Last recorded74,569 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDW 580N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 74,569 miles

Nearside Front mirror missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear bumper missing

Fail 20 Dec 2019 74,569 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r/ chassis leg corroded x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front mirror missing

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear bumper missing

Pass 25 Oct 2018 6,250 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 6,244 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 98,441 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 97,489 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 94,004 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 93,994 miles

slight play in steering idler

Fail 4 Nov 2008 93,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in steering idler

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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GDW 580N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 GDW 580N, 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 52 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 GDW 580N registered?

GDW 580N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 October 1974.

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