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C182 GWL

1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

93,914 mi
Last recorded93,914 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC182 GWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 93,914 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 86,116 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play **ALL FOUR** (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 76,596 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 76,596 miles

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 73,568 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,823 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 68,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,296 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 64,296 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 63,328 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 63,327 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,438 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 60,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,546 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 56,546 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,531 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,566 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,127 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 50,897 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,897 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,148 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 49,148 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,058 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,348 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,856 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 42,856 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,971 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 35,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 35,466 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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C182 GWL is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 74,141 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 C182 GWL, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C182 GWL registered?

C182 GWL is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C182 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C182 GWL shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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