MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,613 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both headlamp reflectors fading but beam images are ok
both original front indicators have been replaced by smaller lamps and fitted to front bumper but are visible and symetric
extensive welding repairs have been carried out to this vehicle both in prescribed and non prescribed areas .
oil contamination on steering box , slight play at steering wheel and steering is heavy to turn when driven, not heavy on turning plates or when jacked up
rear backplates corroded
rear shock absorber covers corroded
slight wear / play in steering idler
some of the plates that have been welded in non prescribed areas have not been fully seam welded .
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both headlamp reflectors fading but beams ok
extensive welding repairs have been carried out to this vehicle both in prescribed and non prescribed areas, some plates welded in non prescribed areas have not been fully seam welded
oil contamination on steering box, slight play at steering wheel and steering is "heavy" when driven .
rear backpltes corroded
rear shock absorber covers corroded
slight wear/play in steering idler
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GYP 503J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 GYP 503J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of GYP 503J?
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What year was GYP 503J registered?
GYP 503J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 May 1971.
Is GYP 503J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GYP 503J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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