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GDX 398L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,081 mi
Last recorded59,081 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDX 398L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front x member corroded but not prescribed area

Fail 15 Jul 2013 59,080 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front x member corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 21 May 2012 59,045 miles

headlamps main beam and dip beam wired wrong way round

Fail 17 May 2012 59,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

headlamps main beam and dip beam wired wrong way round

Pass 5 May 2011 58,639 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,634 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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GDX 398L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 GDX 398L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDX 398L registered?

GDX 398L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is GDX 398L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDX 398L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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