MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above gearbox. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All four brake back plates are corroded.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper bump stop missing.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust clamp on heater box broken.
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inbetween treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake binding slightly when spun by hand.
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear exhaust clamp on heater box broken.
engine oil leak.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
steering joint dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
steering joint dust cover split/missing
temporary repairs to verious sharp edges
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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GMU 218N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1975 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 52,213 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GMU 218N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GMU 218N registered?
GMU 218N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 April 1975.
Is GMU 218N safe to buy?
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