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GRW 482L

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,798 mi
Last recorded52,798 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRW 482L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 52,798 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 51,347 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,751 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 48,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,228 miles

both nearside and offside outer cv gaiters split

nearside and offside front tyres worn low and unevenly

Fail 5 Mar 2014 48,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both nearside and offside outer cv gaiters split

nearside and offside front tyres worn low and unevenly

Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,888 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2012 45,881 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,434 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2010 45,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

rear towing electrics being burnt by exhaust advise moving asap

Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,256 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight leak washer bottle

Fail 1 Jun 2009 44,254 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

slight leak washer bottle

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,944 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 38,944 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,031 miles

battery tray/boot floor rusty

both outer sills starting to rust

front door steps rusty

front number plate slight damage

headlamp beam patterns getting weak

oil leak from engine

rear crossmember/valence starting to rust

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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GRW 482L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRW 482L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GRW 482L registered?

GRW 482L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 22 March 1973.

Is GRW 482L safe to buy?

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