MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advisories from 15th still apply.
Both offside rear brakes working slower than nearsides, require adjustment.
Slight damage to replacement wheelrim fitted to offside rear [sharp edge, may cut tyre] advise to file down ASAP.
Very slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing/brake, unable to determine.
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe between rear T piece and offside rear flex hose has light corrosion, advise to renew with rear hoses.
Front brake discs have corrosion on faces through lack of use.
Offside seatbelt web has slight fraying.
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Underside floor skins are corroded through.
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GOL 78L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Turquoise with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 GOL 78L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GOL 78L registered?
GOL 78L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 January 1973.
Is GOL 78L safe to buy?
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