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GUC 62N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Turquoise Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,062 mi
Last recorded40,062 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUC 62N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 39,871 miles

vehicle has been extensivly repaired and newly painted

Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,825 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 39,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 39,771 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front axle corroded

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2010 39,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front axle corroded

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,598 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,057 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 39,049 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Lower Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,907 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 36,907 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,671 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 34,669 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 34,078 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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GUC 62N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Turquoise with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 GUC 62N, 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 52 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 GUC 62N registered?

GUC 62N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 October 1974.

Is GUC 62N safe to buy?

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