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GPP 221N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

33,073 mi
Last recorded33,073 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPP 221N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,073 miles

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

oil leak.

slight corrosion stating on sills.

slight corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch but not near any mountings etc.

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch but not near any mountings etc.

slight weep of oil from steering box

undor body and chassis has had lots off welding and under seal.(making it hard to see).

Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,425 miles

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

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)

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

chassis and body heavily repaired/welded

chassis out-riggers corroded

rear chassis corroded in area of rear engine subframe mounting point

steering box damp

underbody and chassis heavily under-sealed

Fail 15 Nov 2010 31,414 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

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

chassis and body heavily repaired/welded

chassis out-riggers corroded

rear chassis corroded in area of rear engine subframe mounting point

steering box damp

underbody and chassis heavily under-sealed

Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,247 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 28,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

under seal all under van

Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,480 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

body + chassis corroded slightly also had major welding repair

Fail 26 Nov 2008 24,457 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion to chassis & body

steering box damp

Fail 30 Jul 2008 24,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to brake pipes.

Corrosion to chassis and evidence of filler.

O/s/r tyre near limit.

Play in steering column.

Pass 1 Oct 2007

Corrosion/Condition of repairs and underseal to chassis,floor and axles.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering column. Corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,501 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 17,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S FRONT WHEEL BINDING

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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GPP 221N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 GPP 221N, 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 51 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 GPP 221N registered?

GPP 221N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1975.

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