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GGF 590N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,092 mi
Last recorded114,092 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGF 590N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 114,092 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 114,092 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Engine mounting bracket missing bolt/nut missing one on each side (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 114,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 114,073 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 113,964 miles

O/S/F UPPER TRANSVERSE PIVOT JOINT TO TOP SUSPENSION ARM SHOWING SOME WEAR.

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 113,532 miles

front crossmember corroded

rear outriggers corroded

underbody welded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 113,139 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front crossmember corroded

slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 10 Jan 2012 113,137 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front crossmember corroded

slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 27 Jun 2011 113,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise handbrake long travel

advise handbrake low effort

corrosi0n to bodywork above front inner vallance

some wear movement in steering drop arm idler

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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GGF 590N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GGF 590N, 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 GGF 590N registered?

GGF 590N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 October 1974.

Is GGF 590N safe to buy?

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