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GPA 927N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Multi-colour Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,847 mi
Last recorded22,847 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPA 927N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 22,847 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 22,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2016 22,824 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 22,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 22,764 miles

o/s/f inner corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

oil leak

rear drive shafts seal leaking

Pass 31 May 2014 22,304 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner arches corroded but not within 30cm of a structual mounting

Fail 23 May 2014 22,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner arches corroded but not within 30cm of a structual mounting

Pass 25 May 2013 22,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 22,171 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2006 21,400 miles

slight corrosion front wheel arches

slight leak from rear drive shafts

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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GPA 927N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Multi-colour with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 GPA 927N, 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 52 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 GPA 927N registered?

GPA 927N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 October 1974.

Is GPA 927N safe to buy?

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