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GDV 589N

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

27,859 mi
Last recorded27,859 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDV 589N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 27,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

lower steering column bush slight play

Fail 25 May 2017 27,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lower steering column bush slight play

Pass 11 May 2016 27,404 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 26,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2014 26,060 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 25,240 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 25,231 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,988 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 24,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,391 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 24,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,298 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,799 miles

near side rear inner driver shaft boot spilt

Fail 6 Apr 2009 22,799 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear inner driver shaft boot spilt

Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,693 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 22,693 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 22,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 22,515 miles

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

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

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

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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GDV 589N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 GDV 589N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GDV 589N registered?

GDV 589N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 October 1974.

Is GDV 589N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDV 589N 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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