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GKK 325L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,514 mi
Last recorded89,514 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKK 325L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 May 2016 89,514 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.1.9)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills,floor/firewall (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside rear sills/floor/chassis/out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front bumper insecure

hand brake cables corroded

harsh corrosion to underside and exterior of car

offside front brake pipe corroded border line pass

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,447 miles

front steering joints worn (harsh play)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

hand brake weak

harsh corrosion to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Apr 2015 85,447 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front steering joints worn (harsh play)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

hand brake weak

harsh corrosion to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

all tyres perished

corrosion underside

high parking brake lever(boarderline pass)

offside sillexcessivley corrode, but within persribed area

Fail 9 Apr 2014 80,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

all tyres perished

all tyres perished

corrosion underside

high parking brake lever(boarderline pass)

offside sillexcessivley corrode, but within persribed area

Fail 11 Apr 2013 75,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust corroded

horn now working but week in sound (border line pass)

offside front seat belt fraying (poor condition)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,202 miles

Oil leak

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust corroded

horn now working but week in sound (border line pass)

offside front seat belt fraying (poor condition)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,495 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 70,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 69,443 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2010 68,791 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 68,261 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 68,261 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 66,108 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 65,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 65,532 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2006 65,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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GKK 325L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 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 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKK 325L, 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 54 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 GKK 325L registered?

GKK 325L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1972.

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