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GMU 250N

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1640cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

28,745 mi
Last recorded28,745 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMU 250N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,640cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 28,745 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 28,745 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

surface rust on front brake discs

Fail 22 Jul 2017 28,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated corroded (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated corroded (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet poor and low (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

steering arm slightly rubbing on handbrake cable

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 24 May 2016 28,033 miles

play in lower steering column

Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,997 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 26,997 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Lower steering column support deteriorated

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,513 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front wheel bearing have slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2013 25,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front wheel bearing have slight play

o/s/f centre floor holed and corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,209 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 25,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front doors badly corroded and holed.

Nearside front step badly corroded and holed.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,797 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 24,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Hole in nearside front step

exhaust blowing

Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,683 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 22,657 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,826 miles

corrosion on rear jacking points,front doors,steps.

exhaust blowing from manifold

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 250N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 250N, 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 250N registered?

GMU 250N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 April 1975.

Is GMU 250N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMU 250N shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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