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GWU 910N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,079 mi
Last recorded45,079 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWU 910N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 45,079 miles

slight play in center steering idler

Fail 5 May 2018 45,069 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at center (2.4.A.3)

slight play in center steering idler

Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,682 miles

1.front tyres starting to perrish 2,o/s/r tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 18 Mar 2017 43,645 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

1.front tyres starting to perrish 2,o/s/r tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2016 42,453 miles

1.both front tyres wearing low on outside edges and becoming perished

2.both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

Fail 12 Mar 2016 42,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.both front tyres wearing low on outside edges and becoming perished

2.both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,757 miles

1. Front brake discs becoming pitted. 2. Both front tyres wearing low on outside edges. 3. Nearside and offside rear chassis outriggers becoming corroded.

4. Slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,872 miles

1. Nail in nearside rear tyre. 2. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 38,867 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

1. Nail in nearside rear tyre. 2. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Pass 23 May 2012 36,912 miles

1/ center chassie cross member becoming weak due to corrosion at front 2/ o/s front sill backing becoming corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2012 36,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

1/ center chassie cross member becoming weak due to corrosion at front 2/ o/s front sill backing becoming corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 36,020 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 36,014 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

fronr brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,236 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,458 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 33,454 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,134 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,105 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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GWU 910N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GWU 910N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GWU 910N?

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What year was GWU 910N registered?

GWU 910N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 November 1974.

Is GWU 910N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWU 910N shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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