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C474 GTH

1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

154,531 mi
Last recorded154,531 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC474 GTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 154,531 miles

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

horn subdued

Fail 30 Jul 2025 154,531 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

horn subdued

Pass 6 Jun 2023 154,523 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 154,509 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 154,509 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 154,502 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 154,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 154,353 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 154,352 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 154,310 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 154,310 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe (6.1.2 (b) (i))

main beam warning light not working

Pass 19 Jun 2017 154,048 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 153,979 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 153,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 153,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 153,156 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 153,153 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 152,846 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 152,823 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 152,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 152,143 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 150,558 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 91,126 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,765 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 89,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 88,363 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 88,359 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 85,231 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C474 GTH is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 C474 GTH, 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 C474 GTH registered?

C474 GTH is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C474 GTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C474 GTH shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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