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GSN 711E

1967 Volkswagen TYPE2

Turquoise Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,472 mi
Last recorded51,472 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen TYPE251,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSN 711E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1967
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 51,472 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,463 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 51,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,460 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,457 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,457 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,456 miles

play in steering system

Fail 29 Jul 2014 51,456 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 51,454 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 51,454 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,459 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 57,459 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,458 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 51,452 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,453 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,454 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 51,453 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2008 51,453 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 51,453 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 51,453 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 51,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 51,453 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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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.

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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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