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GHC 126N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,925 mi
Last recorded49,925 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHC 126N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,925 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 49,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear seat belts all coming from the centre area

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

trailer socket wire in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,628 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 46,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,810 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake drums rusty and rubbing on back plates

Fail 6 May 2009 42,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 42,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,691 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 36,692 miles

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

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 36,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,537 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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GHC 126N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GHC 126N, 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 GHC 126N registered?

GHC 126N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GHC 126N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHC 126N shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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