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GFC 391N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,317 mi
Last recorded45,317 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFC 391N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 45,317 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,017 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,304 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,633 miles

lower steering column rubber coupling slightly perished

slight corrosion to offside battery tray

slight play offside front top ball joint

Fail 28 Aug 2015 42,633 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose bottom bolt loose (3.5.1j)

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

lower steering column rubber coupling slightly perished

slight corrosion to offside battery tray

slight play offside front top ball joint

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

screen washer switch insecure

steering box leaking slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,964 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 41,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 May 2013 41,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,509 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 40,911 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 40,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,067 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 36,067 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nearside front upper @ lower ball joints dust covers missing

nearside rear exhaust clamp slight leak @ slightly loose

offside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 8 May 2010 28,259 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 27,605 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 30 May 2008 26,731 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 26,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 May 2007 25,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 25,969 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 25,251 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 25,251 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GFC 391N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GFC 391N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFC 391N registered?

GFC 391N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 October 1974.

Is GFC 391N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFC 391N shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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