MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,727 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
n/s/f wheel dented
play in o/s/r cv joint
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GGA 172M is a 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 38,038 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 GGA 172M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GGA 172M registered?
GGA 172M is a 1974 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1974.
Is GGA 172M safe to buy?
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