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GJU 417N

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

64,101 mi
Last recorded64,101 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJU 417N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 64,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front cab step corroded close to excessive

Offside Front cab step corroded close to excessive

Offside Front out rigger area has a hole cause by corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear seatbelt clasp removed due to unsuitible monting point

Fail 7 Nov 2018 64,101 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail and the mounting bolt not passing through the leg, rail, floor, and a suitable structural member no plate fitted (10.1 (p))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front cab step corroded close to excessive

Offside Front cab step corroded close to excessive

Offside Front out rigger area has a hole cause by corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2018 64,075 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear suspension front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear suspension front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,025 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 63,007 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 62,990 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,658 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,535 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,115 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 62,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 60,586 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 85,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs pitted

lots of previous welding repairs covered with underseal

ns rear drive shaft boots deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2011 58,693 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs pitted

lots of previous welding repairs covered with underseal

ns rear drive shaft boots deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2011 58,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine noise needs attention!!!

front brake discs pitted

lots of previous welding repairs covered with underseal

ns rear drive shaft boots deteriorated

slight movement in steering column top bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,944 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lots of previous welding repairs covered with underseal

rear drive shaft bbots split

rear drive shaft bolts loose

Fail 8 Mar 2010 56,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

lots of previous welding repairs covered with underseal

rear drive shaft bbots split

rear drive shaft bolts loose

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,087 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 55,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lots of previous welding repairs covered with thick underseal

os rear drive shaft boots perished

ns rear drive shaft bolts loose

Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lots of previous welding repairs covered with thick underseal

ns top ball joint slightly corroded

os and ns top ball joint rubber boots split

Fail 13 Mar 2008 53,251 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Steering wheel weakened by modification (2.1.1)

lots of previous welding repairs covered with thick under seal

os and ns top ball joint rubber boots split ns ball corroded

Pass 8 May 2006 51,502 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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GJU 417N is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 57,072 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJU 417N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJU 417N is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 1974.

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