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GER 565N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

11,299 mi
Last recorded11,299 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGER 565N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 11,299 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 11,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 10,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

slight end float in rear brake drums/ bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2016 9,647 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,407 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s and o/s/f inner panels badly corroded but outside prescribed areas

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2015 9,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s/f inner panels badly corroded but outside prescribed areas

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2014 9,164 miles

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

corrosion and holes n/s and o/s/f inner front panel areas but outside prescribed areas

o/s/r brake slightly tight

Fail 28 May 2014 9,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion and holes n/s and o/s/f inner front panel areas but outside prescribed areas

o/s/r brake slightly tight

Pass 7 May 2011 89,587 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front cross member holed but not in a prescibed area

Pass 26 May 2010 8,778 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 8,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 8,508 miles

corrosion on n/s and o/s inner front panel and door shut area outside prescribed area

Fail 25 Apr 2009 8,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on n/s and o/s inner front panel and door shut area outside prescribed area

Pass 16 May 2008 7,746 miles

Front panal and steps rusty.

Front sill ends rusty.

Fail 12 May 2008 7,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front panal and steps rusty.

Front sill ends rusty.

Pass 14 May 2007 7,188 miles

Battery insecure

both front inner arches corroded but not within 30cm of mounting point

both outter sill panels corroded but not in perscribe area

both rear inner arches corroded but not within 30cm of mounting point

Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,685 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 5,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion nearside and offside front arch areas but not within prescribed areas

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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GER 565N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GER 565N, 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 GER 565N registered?

GER 565N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GER 565N safe to buy?

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