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A673 GFF

1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

50,308 mi
Last recorded50,308 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan72,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA673 GFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 50,308 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Anti tramp arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose insecure expansion tank hoses (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Anti tramp arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Fuel hose insecure expansion tank hoses (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Wrong clamp (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Alternator wiring (both at battery and alternator) (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Suspect loose hub nut (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking #1 injector return hose (to pump) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front anti-roll bar bushing poor.

Aux belt loose.

Both front brake splash guards missing due to corrosion.

Brake and clutch pedal mats worn.

Clutch flexi ferrels excessively corroded. Front to rear clutch pipe corroded.

Coolant hose from end of cylinder head to heater matrix rubbed through on brake pipe and likely to fail.

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

High beam warning n/w (pre 86')

Long park brake travel

Lower windscreen starting to de laminate.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

O/s window winder n/w

O/s/f lower seat belt mount poor welding repairs.

O/s/f seat belt twisted.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear chassis and spring mounts corroding.

Pass 30 Jun 2023 50,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 50,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 50,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 49,997 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 49,973 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front tca bushes perished and split

Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,009 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,972 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,972 miles

Engine slightly smoky under acceleration

Front brake disc corroded

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

OS step / Front lower sills / Rear valence / General under body corroding

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

Passenger side mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2016 47,972 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped NSF front hose to pipe to calliper clip missing (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR inner wheel arch / lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Engine slightly smoky under acceleration

Front brake disc corroded

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

OS step / Front lower sills / Rear valence / General under body corroding

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

Passenger side mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2016 47,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush at front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush at front (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front steps corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 44,688 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 44,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 44,241 miles

Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,060 miles

N/S cab step corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Some corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 22 Aug 2013 38,060 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S cab step corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Some corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 27,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,939 miles

smoked len,s fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2011 18,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

smoked len,s fitted

Pass 27 May 2010 11,309 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake requires attention 16% just pass

Pass 16 Jun 2009 351,154 miles

handbrake performance just pass only 16%

Fail 3 Jun 2009 351,146 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

handbrake performance just pass only 16%

Pass 25 Jun 2008 349,849 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 340,797 miles

same as last test

Fail 27 Mar 2007 340,797 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror cracked view ok

Pass 29 Mar 2006 320,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A673 GFF is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 72,110 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A673 GFF, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A673 GFF is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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