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GPG 121N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

88,065 mi
Last recorded88,065 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPG 121N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,065 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 88,065 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear chassis behind engine cross member corroded and holed both sides

Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,568 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Outer 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheelarch/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear chassis behind engine cross member corroded and holed both sides

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,954 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 86,953 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear chassis near engine mounting corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,305 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,439 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre has uneven wear around outer edge

Fail 10 Jul 2012 85,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre has uneven wear around outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,016 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,989 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear jacking point corroded and holed

under side of vehicle very corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2010 82,964 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear jacking point corroded and holed

under side of vehicle very corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 81,851 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 81,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 80,587 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jul 2008 80,586 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 79,619 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 79,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside under floor or tray badly corroded

offside front chassis corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2006 77,767 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 77,767 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 77,748 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

excessive corrosion to n/s central chassis outrigger

front valance excessively corroded

n/s rear chassis rail excessively corroded by engine mounting point

n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged

o/s front outer chassis leg excessively corroded

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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GPG 121N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 GPG 121N, 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.

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GPG 121N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 December 1974.

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