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GFH 365N

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

68,386 mi
Last recorded68,386 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFH 365N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 68,386 miles

Offside Front Inner corroded, front corner

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 68,386 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner corroded, front corner

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 68,372 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 68,351 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 67,516 miles

offside front under-sill corroded not prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2023 66,189 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,810 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 62,794 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 60,669 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 60,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,047 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Welding repairs have been done (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,503 miles

Front axle has general corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 55,503 miles

Front axle has general corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,329 miles

All wheel bearing have slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,366 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

Fail 11 Jul 2016 49,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush btm bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush btm bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 46,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,775 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 41,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,121 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,835 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 37,834 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,035 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,608 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,814 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 30,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 30,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

chassis corroded by engine mounting crossmember

Pass 3 May 2007 28,469 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 28,460 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery tray correded

Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,680 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 25,680 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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GFH 365N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 52,213 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFH 365N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GFH 365N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 January 1975.

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