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GKE 368N

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

276 mi
Last recorded276 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKE 368N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 276 miles

Steering damper arm inner bush slightly worn.

Underside of vehicle has had extensive welding

Pass 8 Jun 2016

nearside and offside front inner valance corroded but not considered excessive

rear chassis generally corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 2 Jun 2016 99,973 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside front inner valance corroded but not considered excessive

rear chassis generally corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 6 Jun 2015 99,478 miles

nearside and offside front inner valances corroded but not considered excessive

nearside and offside rear chassis generally corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey and may need replacing soon

Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,081 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 98,837 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

suspension bump stops removed

Pass 29 Jun 2012 98,527 miles

front bump stops have been ground/cut off.adequate clearance and hasnt weakened area

front number plate cracked

interior panels fitted cannot see all prescribed areas

Fail 23 Jun 2012 98,522 miles

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

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

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

front bump stops have been ground/cut off.adequate clearance and hasnt weakened area

front number plate cracked

interior panels fitted cannot see all prescribed areas

Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

no rear seats fitted at time of test

panels fitted to interior rear floor not allowing full inspection of condition

Fail 13 Jun 2011 98,455 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear brake back plate deteriorating

no rear seats fitted at time of test

panels fitted to interior rear floor not allowing full inspection of condition

Pass 10 Jun 2010 98,047 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rusty in places

Fail 8 Jun 2010 98,043 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rusty in places

Pass 30 Jun 2009 98,032 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 98,020 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 98,009 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 98,009 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

play in steering idler

rusty in places

Fail 24 Aug 2005 97,995 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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GKE 368N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,946 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKE 368N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GKE 368N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 10 October 1974.

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