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GJB 492N

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJB 492N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2017

Body has corrosion

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 May 2016 1,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis and suspension heavily welded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 99,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear arches rusted

Fail 8 Jun 2015 99,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear arches rusted

Pass 28 May 2014 98,237 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cosmetic body panel corrosion

drivers footwell holed and corroded however not structural and not within any prescribed areas

general chassis corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch out rigger corroded and holed, however not within any prescribed areas and not affecting brakes or steering

offside rear chassis out rigger corroded and holed, however not within any prescribed areas and not affecting brakes or steering

Fail 27 May 2014 98,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cosmetic body panel corrosion

drivers footwell holed and corroded however not structural and not within any prescribed areas

general chassis corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch out rigger corroded and holed, however not within any prescribed areas and not affecting brakes or steering

offside rear chassis out rigger corroded and holed, however not within any prescribed areas and not affecting brakes or steering

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,573 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

general under vehicle corrosion

multiple excessive corrosion and holes on cosmetic panels on the vehicle, non of which structual

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside and nearside front door shuts corroded and holed, however not structual

offside and nearside rear outer cv gaiters split

play in steering joints

Fail 25 Mar 2013 95,511 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

general under vehicle corrosion

multiple excessive corrosion and holes on cosmetic panels on the vehicle, non of which structual

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside and nearside front door shuts corroded and holed, however not structual

offside and nearside rear outer cv gaiters split

play in steering joints

Pass 3 Apr 2012 93,888 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear drive shaft outer cv boots split

Several corroded holes throughout bodywork, however not structural

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering idler balljoint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 93,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear drive shaft outer cv boots split

Several corroded holes throughout bodywork, however not structural

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering idler balljoint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 91,621 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general chassis corrosion

rear cv gaiters split

steering idler has slight play in ball joint

vehicle weld repairs coated in underseal when presented

Fail 30 Mar 2011 91,621 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general chassis corrosion

rear cv gaiters split

steering idler has slight play in ball joint

vehicle weld repairs coated in underseal when presented

Fail 24 Feb 2011 91,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch poor operation

oil pressure light on

rear bumper insecure

rear cv boots split

Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,567 miles

body corrosion

oil leak

play o/s/f hub

rear cv boots split

under body corrosion

wear front disc

Pass 9 Feb 2009 85,860 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer rear cv boots split

extencive welding repairs throughout vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2008 84,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear brake imbalance

slight steering box leak

Fail 2 Jan 2008 84,281 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear brake imbalance

slight steering box leak

Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,631 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 77,598 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to floors in various areas outside prescribed areas.

ns lower ball joint dust cover split.

ns rear jacking point corroding

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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GJB 492N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GJB 492N, 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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GJB 492N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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