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GYY 364L

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

18,282 mi
Last recorded18,282 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 364L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 18,282 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

slight play front draglink arm rear joint

Fail 5 Apr 2022 18,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) play in centre steering idler arm pin/bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

slight play front draglink arm rear joint

Pass 24 Mar 2021 160,440 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside @ offside track rod arms slightly bent

Pass 17 May 2017 160,189 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 160,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) play in centre steering idler arm bush (2.2.A.1a)

nearside @ offside steering arms slightly bent

slight play top steering column bush

Pass 18 May 2016 159,849 miles

nearside @ offside steering arms slightly bent

Fail 17 May 2016 159,849 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired seat belt mount (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside @ offside steering arms slightly bent

Pass 1 Jul 2015 159,515 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 159,515 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 158,865 miles

rear light lenses fading

slight play centre steering idler arm

Pass 27 Nov 2007 156,919 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 156,919 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 153,893 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 153,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 152,391 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 152,360 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

rear constant velocity gaiters

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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GYY 364L is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 57,072 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYY 364L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYY 364L registered?

GYY 364L is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is GYY 364L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYY 364L shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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