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GCP 977S

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,255 mi
Last recorded52,255 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCP 977S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,255 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,698 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 51,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,467 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 51,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 51,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play/wear in steering arm rear ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Ply/wear in steering idler bushes but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 51,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Sep 2014 51,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seatbelt slight wear to webbing

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,409 miles

drivers seatbelt slight wear to webbing

Fail 29 Aug 2014 51,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

could not open fuel filler cap

n/s/f behind bumper corrosion

n/s/f wheel arch two places

o/s/f arch corrosion

o/s/f behind bunper corrosion

o/s/r above axle corrosion

rear drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,342 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 44,762 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,347 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,145 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 32,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,549 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,344 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,585 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 31,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 31,272 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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GCP 977S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCP 977S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GCP 977S registered?

GCP 977S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is GCP 977S safe to buy?

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