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GEG 618N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

71,817 mi
Last recorded71,817 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEG 618N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,817 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 71,817 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,789 miles

Nearside Rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 19 Jan 2017 71,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,656 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft gaiter split

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 71,656 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear drive shaft gaiter split

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear outer driveshaft boot split (nearside)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 71,442 miles

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

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

rear outer driveshaft boot split (nearside)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 69,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

Fail 23 Jan 2014 69,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,714 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside body corroded, no sharp edges

nearside and offside floor corroded, not in prescribed area's

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

rear fog lamps not working

Fail 22 Jan 2013 68,714 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside and offside body corroded, no sharp edges

nearside and offside floor corroded, not in prescribed area's

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

rear fog lamps not working

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,705 miles

both sides floor panels badly rusted but not affecting steering/suspention/braking.

both sides sill panel areas rusted

Fail 10 Jan 2012 68,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both sides floor panels badly rusted but not affecting steering/suspention/braking.

both sides sill panel areas rusted

offside rear fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,450 miles

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

nearside sills/body corroded, not in a prescribed area

offside floor corroded, not in a prescribed area

offside sills/body corroded, not in a prescribed area

Fail 17 Jan 2011 68,450 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

nearside sills/body corroded, not in a prescribed area

offside floor corroded, not in a prescribed area

offside sills/body corroded, not in a prescribed area

Fail 22 Jan 2010 68,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear floor corroded, not in a prescribed area

offside and nearside outer sills corroded, not prescribed area's

offside front floor corroded, not in a prescribed area

Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,299 miles

nearside rear floor corroded, not in a prescribed area

offside and nearside outer sills corroded, not prescribed area's

offside front floor corroded, not in a prescribed area

Pass 15 Jan 2009 68,055 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded, not prescribed areas

nearside anod offside front chassis corroded, not in prerscribed areas,

nearside rear drive shaft boot split

Fail 14 Jan 2009 68,055 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded, not prescribed areas

nearside anod offside front chassis corroded, not in prerscribed areas,

nearside rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 1 Feb 2008 67,587 miles

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

offside and nearside floor and chassis corroded, not in prescribed area's

Fail 25 Jan 2008 67,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

offside and nearside floor and chassis corroded, not in prescribed area's

Pass 26 Jan 2007 66,625 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

areas of underbody rusted but at present not in any prescribed areas.

both outer lower body/sills rusted.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 64,219 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 64,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

near side rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

off side and near side chassis and off side floor rusted, not in prescribed area's

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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GEG 618N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 GEG 618N, 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 GEG 618N registered?

GEG 618N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 December 1974.

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