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GFN 307L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

8,094 mi
Last recorded8,094 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFN 307L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 8,094 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner & outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside inner sill poorly repaired

nearside rear jacking point heavily corroded

offside front interior door panel missing (door very rusty)

rear brakes imbalanced

wiper operation feeble

Fail 27 Jan 2022 8,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner & outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside inner sill poorly repaired

nearside rear jacking point heavily corroded

offside front interior door panel missing (door very rusty)

rear brakes imbalanced

wiper operation feeble

Pass 28 Jan 2021 7,157 miles

Both front inner wheel arches holed and corroded.

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Corrosion to o/s/f cab door.

Fuel cap seal perished.

N/s/f outer tie rod end dust boot starting to split

N/s/f screen wash jet semi-insecure, advise new jet.

O/s/f lower closing panel above cross-member holed.

Fail 5 Jan 2021 7,155 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle end cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle end cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 5,198 miles

N/S/R position light dim but still visible from a reasonable distance

O/S/F brake pipe too hose slightly corroded

O/S/R tyre slightly perishing in tread and on side walls also tyre valve perishing

both brake pipes from master cylinder slightly corroded

both front brake flexis starting to perish

both inner cv boots perishing

both rear brake pipes too wheel cylinders slightly corroded

centre rear seat has a child seat fitted so unable too carry out a full seat belt inspection

fuel cap seal perishing

lower part of engine wet of oil

slight play in O/S/F upper ball joint

slight play in all wheel bearings

steering coupling slightly perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2017 5,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/R position light dim but still visible from a reasonable distance

O/S/F brake pipe too hose slightly corroded

O/S/R tyre slightly perishing in tread and on side walls also tyre valve perishing

both brake pipes from master cylinder slightly corroded

both front brake flexis starting to perish

both inner cv boots perishing

both rear brake pipes too wheel cylinders slightly corroded

centre rear seat has a child seat fitted so unable too carry out a full seat belt inspection

fuel cap seal perishing

lower part of engine wet of oil

slight play in O/S/F upper ball joint

slight play in all wheel bearings

steering coupling slightly perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 4,564 miles

Front panel by steering box is corroded

Front support ladder is corroded

N/S/F upper ball joint has play

O/S/R brake pipe is corroded

O/S/R wheel has damage

brake pipe from master cylinder is corroded

oil leak

steering arm idler and ball joint have play

van has extensive welding all over

Fail 20 Jun 2016 4,554 miles

Battery insecure Both battery (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front panel by steering box is corroded

Front support ladder is corroded

N/S/F upper ball joint has play

O/S/R brake pipe is corroded

O/S/R wheel has damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe from master cylinder is corroded

oil leak

steering arm idler and ball joint have play

van has extensive welding all over

Pass 6 Jul 2015 2,590 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

EVEN WITH MODIFYED BUMPSTOPS THEY ONLY JUST CLEAR, ADVISE COILOVER SHOCKS UP FRONT

FIRST CHASSIS XMEMBER CORRODING

FRONT TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD GROOVES

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F FOREMOST CHASSIS SECTION CORRODED AT FRONT PANEL

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

minor play in all wheel bearings

n/s h/lmap flat lines

Fail 26 Jun 2015 2,589 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

FIRST CHASSIS XMEMBER CORRODING

FRONT TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD GROOVES

LONG SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F FOREMOST CHASSIS SECTION CORRODED AT FRONT PANEL

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 195,141 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE SHOE ADJUST

ADVISE ALL TIE ROD END BOOTS REPLACED

ADVISE CLUTCH ADJUST

ADVISE NEW WIPER BLADES

N/S/F H/LAMP FLAT LINES AND HAS POOR REFLECTOR,O/S DIM, ADVISE HEADLAMPS REPLACED FOR NEXT MOT

NO REAR BUMP STOPS

O/S PARK AND SERVICE BRAKE LAZY, ADVISE SHOE ADJUST

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

advise new drag link dust boot

minor perrishing on steering coupling disc

some play at steering box. nb steering box 'twitches' on chassis mount

Fail 20 Jun 2014 195,141 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

ADVISE ALL TIE ROD END BOOTS REPLACED

ADVISE CLUTCH ADJUST

ADVISE NEW WIPER BLADES

ADVISE REAR BRAKE SHOE ADJUST

NO REAR BUMP STOPS

O/S PARK AND SERVICE BRAKE LAZY, ADVISE SHOE ADJUST

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

advise new drag link dust boot

minor perrishing on steering coupling disc

some play at steering box. nb steering box 'twitches' on chassis mount

Pass 4 Jul 2013 195,141 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 195,141 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 191,414 miles

advise new wiper blades

both front floors corroding

both front seatbelt mounts welded from above but wheel arches holed

both outer sills corroding

front brake discs worn

n/s/f inner tie rod end has play and boot missing, advise replacement

n/s/f outrigger and inner sill holed and corroding

n/s/f upper ball joint has play

n/s/f wheel arch to seat belt mounting corroding

o/s/f inner sill and outrigger holed and corroded

steering damper weaping

steering idler pin has play

various minor oil leaks from engine

Fail 5 Apr 2008 191,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

advise new wiper blades

both front floors corroding

both front seatbelt mounts welded from above but wheel arches holed

both outer sills corroding

front brake discs worn

n/s/f inner tie rod end has play and boot missing, advise replacement

n/s/f outrigger and inner sill holed and corroding

n/s/f upper ball joint has play

n/s/f wheel arch to seat belt mounting corroding

o/s/f inner sill and outrigger holed and corroded

steering damper weaping

steering idler pin has play

various minor oil leaks from engine

Fail 20 Mar 2008 191,386 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 187,274 miles

Generally considerable corrosion in non prescribed areas

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside seat belt twisted

Fail 14 Mar 2007 187,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Generally considerable corrosion in non prescribed areas

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside seat belt twisted

Pass 7 Mar 2006 182,582 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 182,582 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both inner sill have corrosion but not affecting vehicle structure.

brake pedal slip mat split but not missing

corrosion under o/s/f seat belt mount but solid repair from above.

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

steering coupling just starting to perrish

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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GFN 307L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFN 307L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GFN 307L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 26 March 1973.

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