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A142 GPK

1984 Volkswagen Caravanette

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

244,897 mi
Last recorded244,897 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravanette104,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA142 GPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2024 244,897 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 234,963 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 233,117 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 8 Sep 2020 233,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 225,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body panels have corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2018 213,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has been repaired before (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front indicator damaged

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 20,001 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all front (2.4.G.2)

clutch and brake pedal rubber worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 184,273 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 171,057 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 156,635 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 148,224 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 136,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 126,193 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 104,801 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 90,684 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 200,911 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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A142 GPK is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravanette in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 104,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A142 GPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A142 GPK registered?

A142 GPK is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 22 June 1984.

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