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GLD 784N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

25,667 mi
Last recorded25,667 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLD 784N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 25,667 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front chassis leg holed and corroded

Offside Front door step corroded/weakened

Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

both front inner wheelarches holed and corroded but not within 30cm of a seatbelt or suspension mounting

both rear cv boots split

Fail 21 Aug 2017 21,890 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired back pannel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

both front inner wheelarches holed and corroded but not within 30cm of a seatbelt or suspension mounting

both rear cv boots split

Fail 29 Jun 2017 21,887 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

both front inner wheelarches holed and corroded but not within 30cm of a seatbelt or suspension mounting

Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,637 miles

hole in offside front outer sill but not within 30cm of a seatbelt or suspension mounting

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 20,254 miles

Oil leak

both front inner steps holed and corroded

tempory repair done to seat base

Fail 28 May 2015 20,253 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

both front inner steps holed and corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 19,477 miles

Oil leak

both front steps holed and corroded but not within 30 cm of a seatbelt or suspension mount

Fail 7 May 2014 19,477 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front steps holed and corroded but not within 30 cm of a seatbelt or suspension mount

Pass 9 May 2013 17,943 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,754 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 16,753 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,061 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 16,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 1,457 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 1,457 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 99,713 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 99,710 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

vehicle is genarally corroded and in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2006 96,288 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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GLD 784N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 GLD 784N, 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 52 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 GLD 784N registered?

GLD 784N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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