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GCV 561L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,615 mi
Last recorded86,615 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCV 561L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,615 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,840 miles

corrosion on vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,218 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,341 miles

Offside Rear cv gaiter split

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,135 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 78,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,783 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 78,734 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,953 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,734 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,305 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 70,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 67,058 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,058 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,750 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 63,750 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,640 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,404 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 58,396 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 55,839 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 55,836 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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GCV 561L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 GCV 561L, 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 54 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 GCV 561L registered?

GCV 561L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is GCV 561L safe to buy?

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