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GPD 447N

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,371 mi
Last recorded12,371 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPD 447N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 12,371 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 11,665 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

belly cover pannels fitted not allowing inspection of floor and sills

Fail 15 Sep 2014 11,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

belly cover pannels fitted not allowing inspection of floor and sills

Pass 12 Sep 2013 7,922 miles

o/s foot and handbrake only just meets mot performance requirements

vehicle has had alot of repair weliding

Fail 9 Sep 2013 7,922 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

vehicle has had alot of welding done

Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,865 miles

front brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2009 7,316 miles

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

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

n/s sliding door rust

n/s/f wheel arch area starting to corrode

Fail 15 Sep 2009 7,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s sliding door rust

n/s/f wheel arch area starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jun 2009 7,302 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front brake discs rusty

n/s/r shock absorber damp

no fog light

o/s/f tyre wall perished

Pass 14 Jul 2007 7,155 miles

front brakes slightly pulsate

slight play in steering

Fail 14 Jun 2007 7,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front x member rusty

long hand brake travel

Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front x member rusty

long hand brake travel

Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,489 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 6,489 miles

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

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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GPD 447N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GPD 447N, 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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GPD 447N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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