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GJG 309L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,344 mi
Last recorded59,344 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJG 309L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,344 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,674 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,785 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 57,736 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,999 miles

corrosion to brake pipes at master cylinder

Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,294 miles

corrosion to offside outer sill.

rear exhaust mounting has been repaired

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,858 miles

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

brake master cylinder push rod boot is split!

repairs to o/s inner wheel arch(welds)are starting to corrode

Fail 21 Mar 2012 55,837 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

brake master cylinder push rod boot is split!

repairs to o/s inner wheel arch(welds)are starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 53,505 miles

light corrosion to moffside outer cill

slight play to hub assy

Pass 14 Feb 2009 50,776 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 50,776 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,896 miles

rear bump stop rubbers missing

all steering/suspension components corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2008 47,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

all steering/suspension components corroded

rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 25 Nov 2006 43,401 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear and n/s front tyre perished

both rear bump stops missing

different size tyres fitted front to rear

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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GJG 309L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJG 309L, 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 53 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 GJG 309L registered?

GJG 309L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 March 1973.

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