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GKR 541N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,255 mi
Last recorded49,255 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKR 541N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 49,255 miles

drag link end worn

washers weak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,989 miles

play in drag link end

Fail 16 Jul 2016 48,989 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

play in drag link end

Pass 21 May 2015 48,313 miles

play in drag link end

Fail 21 May 2015 48,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in drag link end

Pass 29 May 2014 46,860 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 46,860 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

osr brake binding

Pass 21 May 2013 46,149 miles

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 21 May 2013 46,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s wiper split

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 23 May 2012 46,004 miles

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

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

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

brake bind n/s/f & n/s/r

Fail 22 May 2012 46,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

brake bind n/s/f & n/s/r

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,003 miles

front flexy hoses perished/ferrules corroding

n/s centre body crossmember corroding

osf top ball joint dust cover split

play in rear wheel bearings

rear flexy hoses ferrules slight corroded

rear sidelights slight flicker with indicators

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Aug 2010 46,003 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside 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)

front flexy hoses perished/ferrules corroding

n/s centre body crossmember corroding

osf top ball joint dust cover split

play in rear wheel bearings

rear flexy hoses ferrules slight corroded

rear sidelights slight flicker with indicators

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,997 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 45,915 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 45,172 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 43,729 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 43,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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GKR 541N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 GKR 541N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GKR 541N registered?

GKR 541N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 January 1975.

Is GKR 541N safe to buy?

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