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GFU 326N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,028 mi
Last recorded54,028 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFU 326N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 54,028 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 54,025 miles

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)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery light illuminated

Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,457 miles

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

Oil leak

front axle weld repaired.

main beam warn light dim.

Fail 21 May 2015 53,444 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

front axle weld repaired.

main beam warn light dim.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,866 miles

corrosion on offside front outrigger

cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,859 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 51,859 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 518,709 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 518,709 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,502 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,118 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 38,118 miles

Offside Vehicle structure 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)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 37,807 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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GFU 326N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 GFU 326N, 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 51 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 GFU 326N registered?

GFU 326N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1975.

Is GFU 326N safe to buy?

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