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GDH 141T

1979 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

84,223 mi
Last recorded84,223 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motorcaravan29,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDH 141T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,223 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 84,223 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2200ppm (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,553 miles

all tyres perrished

retest for 359117915469 05/08/2015

Fail 5 Aug 2015 83,545 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perrished

front brakes tight to rotate and have been binding

Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,831 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,028 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 82,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 90,125 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 80,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,052 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 20,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

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

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

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

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

brake master cylinder slight corroded

brake pedal rubber slight split

handbrake travel high

n.s.f shock damper bottom bush slight play

o.s.f lower and upper ball joint dust covers split

o.s.f underside next to chassis slight corrosion

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 22 Jan 2009 15,717 miles

CO level weak

corrosion to chassis, body, steps, door shuts and suspension components

front brake pads appear wearing thin

offside front upper and lower ball joint gaiters leaking

play in steering - possibly from idler

Fail 21 Jan 2009 15,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CO level weak

corrosion to chassis, body, steps, door shuts and suspension components

front brake pads appear wearing thin

offside front upper and lower ball joint gaiters leaking

play in steering - possibly from idler

Fail 19 Jan 2009 156,955 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 15,671 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 134,229 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 6,695 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 6,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

both sills corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2005 5,663 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 5,659 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
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GDH 141T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 29,908 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDH 141T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GDH 141T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 4 May 1979.

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