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GSS 397N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

17,838 mi
Last recorded17,838 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSS 397N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 17,838 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 17,831 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,295 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body has general surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2018 17,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Both sides (4.13 (a) (ii))

Both side front chassis areas hold but not in any perscribed area

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body has general surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2017 16,770 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 16,311 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all suspension heavily undersealed

full brakeing system heavily undersealed

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Jun 2016 16,298 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working correctly (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering pivot point has excessive play centre steering idler box (2.2.B.1g)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front suspension bed (offside+nearside) (2.4.G.1)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all suspension heavily undersealed

full brakeing system heavily undersealed

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jun 2015 15,915 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 15,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,353 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 52,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 49,975 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,914 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 69,920 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 69,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 67,676 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,967 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,205 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 61,205 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 60,675 miles

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 60,675 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GSS 397N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GSS 397N, 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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GSS 397N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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