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GMU 222N

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,002 mi
Last recorded33,002 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMU 222N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 33,002 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside washer jet not working but sufficient water from o/s washer jet

Fail 13 Jul 2017 33,001 miles

Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember by steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 32,713 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 32,618 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 May 2015 32,618 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 31,335 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 30,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

underbody tray (non structural) corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,751 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 29,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,738 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,505 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,501 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 16,500 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 15,180 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 15,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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GMU 222N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 222N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GMU 222N?

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What year was GMU 222N registered?

GMU 222N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 January 1975.

Is GMU 222N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMU 222N shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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