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GKA 606N

1974 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,364 mi
Last recorded18,364 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van45,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKA 606N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 18,364 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full length chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 17,604 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 17,051 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 17,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 15,431 miles

rear x member . under body poor

steering arms , uneven tyre wear

Fail 14 Jun 2016 15,429 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

rear x member . under body poor

steering arms , uneven tyre wear

Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,506 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 14,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,129 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 13,124 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 11,256 miles

brake pipes , under body corrison

Fail 4 May 2013 11,254 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 May 2012 10,474 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 10,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 7,402 miles

nearside front wheel bearing/ rear cv / under body

Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,053 miles

nearside front wheel bearing / brake pipe / under body rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2008 4,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 4,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,378 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 98,184 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 98,184 miles

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

advanced corrosion to- o/s and n/s front crossmember

Pass 27 Sep 2005 92,800 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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GKA 606N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 45,017 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKA 606N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GKA 606N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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