CarVerify

Free Car Check

F51 GWT

1988 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Beige Petrol 1900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,581 mi
Last recorded151,581 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF51 GWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 151,581 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 140,395 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 138,974 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 138,974 miles

Exhaust showing corrosion.

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Front and rear suspension components corroede.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside sill corroded.

Offside sill corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

coolant pipes corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 138,974 miles

Exhaust showing corrosion.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bush's slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both fronts. (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipes corroded/ rubber fuel pipes deteriorated. ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight damage to dust cover. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears and corrosion to ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 138,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust showing corrosion.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bush's slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both fronts. (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipes corroded/ rubber fuel pipes deteriorated. ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight damage to dust cover. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears and corrosion to ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2018 138,975 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules

Corrosion to exhaust.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 8 May 2018 138,974 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to exhaust.

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight oil leak from engine

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Pass 10 May 2017 138,974 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four. (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to coolant pipes.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak From sump area. ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear. (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2017 138,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four. (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to coolant pipes.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak From sump area. ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear. (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 138,974 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 138,974 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 138,974 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
Full Volkswagen Motorcaravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F51 GWT is a 1988 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Beige with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F51 GWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F51 GWT?

You can check the full history of F51 GWT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F51 GWT registered?

F51 GWT is a 1988 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F51 GWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F51 GWT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F51 GWT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F51 GWT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.