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GFJ 840N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

45,461 mi
Last recorded45,461 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFJ 840N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 45,461 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 45,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner panel near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair on chassis rail near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 44,682 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 44,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired valance (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front step corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Oct 2020 44,135 miles

Nearside slight corrosion on floor panel

Pass 8 Nov 2019 43,497 miles

Vehicle structure / chassis repair covered in underseal front and rear

Fail 6 Nov 2019 43,488 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure / chassis repair covered in underseal front and rear

Fail 26 Sep 2019 43,478 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis / rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front cross member / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis / cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Aug 2019 43,448 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member in multiple places *See Chalked Area* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering *See Chalked Area* (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill *See Chalked Area* (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis rail *See Chalked Area* (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering *See Chalked Area* (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering Idler *See Chalked Area* (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,047 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 41,702 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,380 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,119 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,480 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,599 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Jul 2011 37,599 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,713 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,557 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 35,557 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,979 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jul 2008 33,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,178 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 32,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,330 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 31,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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GFJ 840N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GFJ 840N, 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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GFJ 840N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 November 1974.

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