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GMB 293K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,123 mi
Last recorded91,123 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMB 293K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 91,123 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 91,115 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,420 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,361 miles

both front wheels wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,616 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust in poor condition and slightly leaking

Fail 13 Apr 2016 85,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust in poor condition and slightly leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,994 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 82,939 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,446 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 74,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 74,156 miles

Nearside 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 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,821 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 71,816 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,308 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 67,238 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 67,197 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 64,262 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,566 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

some play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,481 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 56,387 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 56,289 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear wheel slightly binding

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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GMB 293K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 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 GMB 293K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GMB 293K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 11 May 1972.

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