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GPW 433N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,590 mi
Last recorded64,590 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPW 433N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 64,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,240 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 64,240 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

REAR DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS DETERIATED

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY REPAIRED IN SMALL AREAS AND COATED WITH UNDERSEAL , ALONG WITH EXPANDING FOAM THEREFORE UNABLE TO VERIFY QUALITY OF COVERED REPAIRS STRIPPING AND CHECKING IS SUGESTED

Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,145 miles

ns seat belt twisted

slight play rear wheel bearings

various points of corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2014 64,143 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

ns seat belt twisted

slight play rear wheel bearings

various points of corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,638 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front chassi corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,413 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 58,667 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 58,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 56,988 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 50,142 miles

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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GPW 433N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GPW 433N, 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 GPW 433N registered?

GPW 433N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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