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GMU 247N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,930 mi
Last recorded44,930 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMU 247N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,930 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 44,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,461 miles

various body corrosion

Pass 29 May 2007 43,737 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 43,735 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 41,876 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 41,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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GMU 247N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GMU 247N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GMU 247N registered?

GMU 247N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 April 1975.

Is GMU 247N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMU 247N shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GMU 247N have outstanding finance?

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