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GMU 245N

1975 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,395 mi
Last recorded49,395 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Kombi63,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMU 245N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 49,395 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 49,381 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,403 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,583 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight play in o/s track rod inner ball joint

Fail 7 Nov 2011 44,173 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight play in o/s track rod inner ball joint

Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,718 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 39,584 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,990 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 33,980 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 77,077 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 77,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 May 2007 77,027 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,594 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 75,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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GMU 245N is a 1975 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 63,103 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 Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GMU 245N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GMU 245N registered?

GMU 245N is a 1975 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 23 April 1975.

Is GMU 245N safe to buy?

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