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38 GAA

1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,226 mi
Last recorded81,226 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan118,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 GAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2021 81,226 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 81,226 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,220 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear outer rigger has surface corrosion

offside rear outer CV gator deteriorating

offside rear outer rigger has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,678 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 129,928 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 129,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 129,698 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear body has surface corrosion

offside rear body has surface corrosion

offside rear cv gaitor slightly deteriated

Pass 7 Mar 2009 129,567 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 242,925 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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38 GAA is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 118,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 38 GAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 38 GAA registered?

38 GAA is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is 38 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38 GAA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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