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GDH 148T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,263 mi
Last recorded84,263 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDH 148T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 84,263 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 84,257 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 84,174 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 84,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.4% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 82,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis is showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 82,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis is showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,003 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 74,002 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,789 miles

Nearside Rear OFF SIDE REAR OF MAIN LINE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Rear O/S AND N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTY

Fail 4 Sep 2019 66,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Front O/S AND N/S TYRES ARE SEVERELY DETERIORATED, SIDE WALLS ARE STARTING TO SPLIT/PERISH, PROMPT REPLACEMENT ADVISED!

Nearside Rear OFF SIDE REAR OF MAIN LINE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Rear O/S AND N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTY

Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S REAR, REAR OF MAIN LINE!! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear TYRE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION ON THE SIDE WALL!!

REVERSE LAMPS NOT WORKING!!

Fail 8 Aug 2018 61,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S AND N/S SUBFRAME/SUSPENSION BEAM, WHERE TRAILING ARMS MOUNT!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S REAR, REAR OF MAIN LINE!! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear TYRE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION ON THE SIDE WALL!!

REVERSE LAMPS NOT WORKING!!

Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,975 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & components & has been undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,534 miles

oil leaks

underbody sealant all over undercarriage & components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,918 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 52,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,757 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,616 miles

suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,189 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

suspension rubber bushes slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2009 51,097 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 51,089 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,128 miles

Drivers side floor pan getting soft and holed but not in a prescribe area.

Fail 25 Sep 2007 45,128 miles

Drivers side floor pan getting soft and holed but not in a prescribe area.

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 45,031 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s sill body and floor corrosion present

Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,461 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 38,435 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2006 38,435 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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GDH 148T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 GDH 148T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GDH 148T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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