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GDF 151N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,842 mi
Last recorded48,842 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDF 151N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 48,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 47,572 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 47,558 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 46,057 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 45,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 44,643 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 43,383 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 42,362 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 40,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 40,481 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,992 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 39,992 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 39,903 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,800 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,783 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,116 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2012 36,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2011 35,803 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 34,422 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,229 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 33,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 31,803 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 30,401 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 May 2006 28,847 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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GDF 151N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDF 151N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDF 151N registered?

GDF 151N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 October 1974.

Is GDF 151N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDF 151N shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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