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A887 GLR

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,013 mi
Last recorded88,013 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA887 GLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 88,013 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 88,013 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 87,070 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 87,070 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 86,428 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 86,428 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,893 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

outer sills corroded

vehicle has a seat belt fitted in the rear with no corresponding seat fitted at time of test.

Fail 20 Feb 2019 83,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion within 30cm of engine mounts

Nearside Front Road wheel is rubbing on upper suspension arm

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,011 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 82,011 miles

Fuel hose leaking return to fuel tank (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,806 miles

Both Sills Corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 80,682 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F Brake Pipe Loose

Fail 11 Jan 2016 80,682 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S/F Brake Pipe Loose

Fail 6 Nov 2015 80,655 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,317 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 76,317 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,371 miles

Coolant leak

body starting to rust

Fail 20 Apr 2011 76,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

body starting to rust

Pass 27 Aug 2009 76,371 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2008 76,371 miles

exhaust rusty

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 18 Jul 2008 76,371 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusty

fuel filter very dirty

fuel line hardened

Pass 9 May 2007 73,675 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 73,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 73,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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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A887 GLR is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,522 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 A887 GLR, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A887 GLR registered?

A887 GLR is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 September 1983.

Is A887 GLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A887 GLR shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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