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GRO 571N

1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,984 mi
Last recorded49,984 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van51,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRO 571N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,984 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 49,983 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,311 miles

O/s hand brake cable toching servo

Oil leak on engine

Rear anti roll bar fitted not standard

Rust on metal braker pipes

Servo has been added to brakeing system , it is funktioning correctly ,It may need verification

Fail 3 Jul 2008 48,311 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s hand brake cable toching servo

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak on engine

Rear anti roll bar fitted not standard

Rust on metal braker pipes

Servo has been added to brakeing system , it is funktioning correctly ,It may need verification

Pass 3 May 2007 47,771 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

f/brake discs deteriated

floor pans incontinuously welded

front & rear subframes & floor pans freshly painted(inspected as well as possible)

no rear seat belts fitted(not a requirement)

play in steering box

service & park brakes close to limit on decel test

wiper blades poor

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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GRO 571N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,946 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRO 571N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GRO 571N?

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What year was GRO 571N registered?

GRO 571N is a 1974 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 27 November 1974.

Is GRO 571N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRO 571N shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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