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GPV 135C

2001 Volkswagen TYPE2

Cream Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,761 mi
Last recorded93,761 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPV 135C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,761 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,120 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,994 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 91,989 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven handbrake (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Offside & Nearside (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 78% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear hub oil seal has a slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,081 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play at front axle (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,750 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 90,745 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 90,418 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,559 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 89,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 89,002 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 88,504 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,109 miles

engine oil leak

slight leak from the steering box

slight play on the king oins

Pass 25 Aug 2009 86,727 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight lift in nearside and offside front suspension thrust washers

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension king pins

Fail 25 Aug 2009 86,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight lift in nearside and offside front suspension thrust washers

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension king pins

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,220 miles

oil leak from gear selector

oil leak from steering box

play in n/s/f king pin top bush

play in o/s/f king pin top bush

Fail 15 Aug 2008 86,220 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from gear selector

oil leak from steering box

play in n/s/f king pin top bush

play in o/s/f king pin top bush

Pass 5 Sep 2007 85,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 84,134 miles

oil leak from rear diff

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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GPV 135C is a 2001 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Cream with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPV 135C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GPV 135C registered?

GPV 135C is a 2001 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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