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GBC 891L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

37,107 mi
Last recorded37,107 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBC 891L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 37,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 36,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 36,804 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 36,061 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,149 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 35,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 35,009 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 34,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,463 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 34,463 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearings not tested due to brakes binding

Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,080 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 34,080 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format both (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blade splitting

Pass 5 May 2015 33,642 miles

Both rear battery trays holed and corroded

General underbody corrosion present.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 33,641 miles

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

Both rear battery trays holed and corroded

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

General underbody corrosion present.

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 33,279 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 33,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 32,943 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r jack point corroded, requires welding

Fail 24 Apr 2013 32,943 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r flexi from heat exchanger damaged

n/s/r jacking point outrigger requires welding

Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,737 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 26,862 miles

front inner archs rusty

front panel rusty

inner sills rusty

nearside front tyre perishing

outer sills rusty

Fail 20 May 2011 26,862 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner archs rusty

front panel rusty

inner sills rusty

nearside front tyre perishing

outer sills rusty

Pass 20 May 2010 26,826 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 26,820 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 26,768 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 26,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2008 26,752 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 26,752 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 26,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,644 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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GBC 891L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 GBC 891L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBC 891L registered?

GBC 891L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is GBC 891L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBC 891L 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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