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GLP 909N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,362 mi
Last recorded94,362 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLP 909N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 94,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 91,123 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2017 91,123 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 89,512 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 86,927 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,973 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2013 82,864 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 82,642 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 82,617 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

os sill corroded

steering box hasfluid weep and slight play on output shaft

Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,360 miles

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

os outer sill corroded

slight weep of lubricant from steering box

Fail 12 Aug 2010 82,360 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

os outer sill corroded

slight weep of lubricant from steering box

Pass 31 May 2006 82,292 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 82,292 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2005 82,177 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 82,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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GLP 909N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GLP 909N, 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 GLP 909N registered?

GLP 909N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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