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GSN 152L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,782 mi
Last recorded13,782 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSN 152L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 13,782 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 12,671 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 12,554 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 11,855 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 10,408 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 9,973 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 9,352 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 6,272 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 4,018 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 2,041 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 209 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 161 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure 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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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GSN 152L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 GSN 152L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GSN 152L registered?

GSN 152L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is GSN 152L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSN 152L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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