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GNG 961K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,473 mi
Last recorded16,473 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNG 961K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 16,473 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 14,435 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 13,035 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 11,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 11,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2017 11,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 10,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 10,317 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight bleb on o/s front tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2014 10,315 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight bleb on o/s front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2013 9,277 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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GNG 961K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GNG 961K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GNG 961K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 21 July 1972.

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