MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front wheels wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear exhaust in poor condition and slightly leaking
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear exhaust in poor condition and slightly leaking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
some play in o/s/f lower ball joint
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
offside rear wheel slightly binding
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GMB 293K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GMB 293K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GMB 293K registered?
GMB 293K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 11 May 1972.
Is GMB 293K safe to buy?
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