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GKT 566L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,580 mi
Last recorded44,580 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKT 566L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,580 miles

N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 5 Mar 2018 44,580 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 43,658 miles

corrosion in outer body sills(front),in a non prescribed area

Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,815 miles

both inner body sills corroded ,but not in a presribed area

Fail 23 Feb 2016 47,815 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner body sills corroded ,but not in a presribed area

Pass 10 Feb 2015

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in both inner body sills (NOT in a prescribed areas )

Fail 10 Feb 2015

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in both inner body sills (NOT in a prescribed areas )

Pass 13 Feb 2014 41,975 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,510 miles

split to o./s track rod end gaiter

Fail 20 Feb 2013 40,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

split to o./s track rod end gaiter

Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,244 miles

slight blur to o/s aim

slight split to o/s t/rod gaiter

Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,281 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,761 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 33,761 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,061 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,969 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 27,969 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,383 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 24,927 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 24,927 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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GKT 566L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 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 GKT 566L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GKT 566L registered?

GKT 566L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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