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GPX 201N

1975 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

38,704 mi
Last recorded38,704 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper72,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPX 201N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 38,704 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 38,701 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 38,698 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 31,814 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 24,244 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 22,838 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 15,969 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Oct 2011 15,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Oct 2010 9,179 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 9,179 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 7,676 miles

Bumpers not fitted.

General non testable corrosion-body,floors,rear crossmember etc.

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 5 Oct 2009 7,676 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bumpers not fitted.

General non testable corrosion-body,floors,rear crossmember etc.

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 7,676 miles

Front brakes binding slightly.

Minor corrosion.

Offside rear tyre and both front tyres slightly perished.

Rear crossmember corroded outside prescribed area.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 76,742 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 76,768 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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GPX 201N is a 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 72,552 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPX 201N, 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 51 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 GPX 201N registered?

GPX 201N is a 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 17 January 1975.

Is GPX 201N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPX 201N shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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