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GFR 928N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,703 mi
Last recorded31,703 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFR 928N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,703 miles

welded repair to front axle

Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,756 miles

o s front seat belt lower anchor slightly corroded

rear backing cills corroded n s o s

rubber steering coupling slightly deterioaed

welded repairs to under body

Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,296 miles

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

corrosion front offside outrigger

corrosion offside front and rear jacking points

Fail 16 Jun 2015 26,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion front offside outrigger

corrosion offside front and rear jacking points

Pass 8 May 2014 23,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

freeplay in steering

offside rear outer c.v.gaitor perished

Pass 2 May 2013 20,146 miles

Corrosion to both O/S jacking points.

Corrosion to floors in various places.

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

Play in wheel bearings.

Fail 2 May 2013 20,146 miles

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

Corrosion to both O/S jacking points.

Corrosion to floors in various places.

Play in wheel bearings.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 16,244 miles

some corrosion in various places under vehicle not within a perscribed area

Fail 26 Apr 2012 16,240 miles

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

rear exhaust badly deteriorated

some corrosion in various places under vehicle not within a perscribed area

Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,879 miles

abundant corrosion under vehicle not in prescribed areas

Fail 28 Apr 2011 13,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

extensive corrosion tovehicle not within prescribed areas

Pass 20 Apr 2010 11,344 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 11,344 miles

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

alot of corrosion to front under side of vehicle not within perscribed area

Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 5,632 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 5,631 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in near side front floor behind belt mount and wheel arch

Pass 15 May 2006 1,736 miles

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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GFR 928N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GFR 928N, 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 GFR 928N registered?

GFR 928N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 October 1974.

Is GFR 928N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFR 928N shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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