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GPH 498N

1975 Volkswagen Caravanette

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

8,393 mi
Last recorded8,393 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPH 498N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 8,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 8,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 4,171 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side has been cover with under seal (6.1.B.2)

HANDBRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIREMENT

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 4,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion under side has been cover with under seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 641 miles

slight play in both inner track rod ends

Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,337 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front foot plates corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers cracked

n/s inner floor holed

n/s/f door rusty

o/s inner and outer sill holed

Fail 7 Sep 2012 93,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front foot plates corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers cracked

n/s inner floor holed

n/s/f door rusty

o/s inner and outer sill holed

Fail 15 Sep 2011 89,489 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,489 miles

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 89,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2010 84,444 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 84,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 82,497 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 80,607 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 79,127 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 77,027 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to near side rear inner sill

Fail 11 Jul 2006 77,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to near side rear inner sill

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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GPH 498N is a 1975 Volkswagen Caravanette in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPH 498N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GPH 498N is a 1975 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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