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GMP 393B

1964 Volkswagen TYPE2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,490 mi
Last recorded56,490 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMP 393B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,490 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 56,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 54,975 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,358 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 54,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,523 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 53,502 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 53,481 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,450 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,974 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 51,974 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,361 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,227 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 49,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,959 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,780 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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GMP 393B is a 1964 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GMP 393B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 62 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GMP 393B registered?

GMP 393B is a 1964 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 25 June 1964.

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