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GPG 404V

1980 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,195 mi
Last recorded77,195 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Type 246,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPG 404V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 77,195 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 77,195 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,591 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,174 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 66,801 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 60,338 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 58,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,927 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 54,586 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

horn badly coroded

o/s/r cv boot starting to deterate

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,426 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 52,414 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 51,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,897 miles

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

front brakes bind ing slightly

hand brake cable rubbing lightly on brake servo

Fail 3 Nov 2009 49,890 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brakes bind ing slightly

hand brake cable rubbing lightly on brake servo

Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,238 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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GPG 404V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 46,981 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPG 404V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GPG 404V registered?

GPG 404V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 4 July 1980.

Is GPG 404V safe to buy?

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