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GEG 609N

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

6,362 mi
Last recorded6,362 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEG 609N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 6,362 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 6,358 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 3,996 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 3,982 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 2,930 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g)

Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2015 98,843 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,790 miles

off side front shock absorber damp

Fail 11 Jun 2014 94,778 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front shock absorber damp

Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,095 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 91,045 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,501 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 89,843 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 89,843 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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GEG 609N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,946 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GEG 609N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEG 609N registered?

GEG 609N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 December 1974.

Is GEG 609N safe to buy?

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