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GJG 300L

1973 Volkswagen TYPE2

White Petrol 2074cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,466 mi
Last recorded23,466 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen TYPE256,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJG 300L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,074cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 23,466 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 23,466 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 22,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,483 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 21,483 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,913 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,893 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,749 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,329 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,776 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,688 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,792 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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GJG 300L is a 1973 Volkswagen TYPE2 in White with a 2,074cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 56,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJG 300L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJG 300L registered?

GJG 300L is a 1973 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 29 March 1973.

Is GJG 300L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJG 300L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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