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GHA 34N

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

51,854 mi
Last recorded51,854 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHA 34N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2011 51,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,034 miles

COMPLETE UNDER VEHICLE HEAVERLY CORRODED

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all other areas of vehicle heaverly holed and corroded

neaside and offside front corners heaverly corroded not in prescibed areas

reg plates deterated

repairs heaverly under sealed

Fail 5 Jul 2010 47,017 miles

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

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

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

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

COMPLETE UNDER VEHICLE HEAVERLY CORRODED

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all other areas of vehicle heaverly holed and corroded

nearside and offside front corners heaverly corroded not in prescribed area

reg plates deterated

Pass 26 May 2009 47,010 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play nsr lower shock mount

Fail 23 Apr 2009 46,995 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

no drivers door mirror fitted

some play noted in nsr wheel bearing

steering heavy

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,632 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 46,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,390 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal travel long

Fail 23 Mar 2007 44,353 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,358 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 42,358 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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GHA 34N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,946 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GHA 34N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GHA 34N registered?

GHA 34N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GHA 34N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHA 34N shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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