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GNR 553N

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,681 mi
Last recorded67,681 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNR 553N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,681 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 66,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heat exchangers to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Slight play in steering swivell pin

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,527 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2020 66,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2019 63,181 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,152 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,859 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 56,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,496 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 43,746 miles

steering wheel has small crack

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,355 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 36,340 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 10,922 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 10,921 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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GNR 553N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GNR 553N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GNR 553N registered?

GNR 553N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 December 1974.

Is GNR 553N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNR 553N shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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