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GLP 821J

1971 Volkswagen Variant

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,378 mi
Last recorded97,378 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Variant45,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLP 821J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 May 2014 97,378 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 96,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 96,354 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 93,829 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 92,822 miles

Bulkhead rusty.

Offside rear inner wheel arch rusty.

Rusty around offside front headlight.

both front inner wheel archs rusty.(top)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 91,830 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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GLP 821J is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 45,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GLP 821J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GLP 821J registered?

GLP 821J is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 27 July 1971.

Is GLP 821J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLP 821J shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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