MOT Status
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51,472 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside front lower crossmember excessively corroded outside prescribed area and not affecting structural rigidity
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside front lower crossmember excessively corroded outside prescribed area and not affecting structural rigidity
play in steering system
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside 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 Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
play in steering system
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
slight lift in both front king pins
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
slight lift in both front king pins
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
water in n/s/r light unit
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
long travel on park brake lever
o/s/r hub leaking
slight leak from steering box
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
noise from n/s/r bearing
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
noise from n/s/r bearing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?
Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GSN 711E is a 1967 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Turquoise with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1967 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 51,452 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 TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSN 711E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 59 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GSN 711E registered?
GSN 711E is a 1967 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 3 March 1967.
Is GSN 711E safe to buy?
The MOT history for GSN 711E shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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