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GJR 431N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,657 mi
Last recorded35,657 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJR 431N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 35,657 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 May 2015 35,315 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 33,922 miles

corrosion to under body chassis

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,267 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 33,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,833 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

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

both front upper ball joints weeping grease

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter loose and insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2010 30,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 29,401 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 27,573 miles

nsr osr cv boots outter perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,473 miles

both rear outer cv gaiters split and perished

offside front shock absorber weeping

slight movement to nearside front wheel bearing

slight roughness to both rear wheel bearings

small engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2007 26,473 miles

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

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

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

both rear outer cv gaiters split and perished

offside front shock absorber weeping

slight movement to nearside front wheel bearing

slight roughness to both rear wheel bearings

small engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2006 23,926 miles

both rear outer cv gaiters split and perished

engine oil leak

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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GJR 431N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GJR 431N, 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 GJR 431N registered?

GJR 431N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 November 1974.

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