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GKB 269L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,701 mi
Last recorded86,701 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKB 269L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,701 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,258 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 84,447 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 83,161 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 81,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 81,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,321 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,125 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 72,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,263 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 71,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,697 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 70,697 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,757 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 69,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 69,601 miles

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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GKB 269L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GKB 269L, 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 GKB 269L registered?

GKB 269L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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