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GEV 591H

1969 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Beige Petrol 1914cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,420 mi
Last recorded57,420 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEV 591H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1969
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,914cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 57,420 miles

bit of corrosion on n/s rear appron

Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,644 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,694 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,404 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 54,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,592 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2011 53,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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GEV 591H is a 1969 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Beige with a 1,914cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GEV 591H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 57 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEV 591H registered?

GEV 591H is a 1969 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 10 December 1969.

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The MOT history for GEV 591H shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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