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GDH 162T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,522 mi
Last recorded92,522 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDH 162T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 92,522 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,469 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 91,468 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Font inner panel and side member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor/ chassis by engine mounting support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,624 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,626 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,408 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f doorstep slight corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2015 89,408 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f doorstep slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,424 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 87,139 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Bumper missing

Fail 1 Jul 2013 87,139 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Bumper missing

Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,558 miles

rebound rubber missing from front offside upper suspension arm

Fail 3 Jul 2012 85,558 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rebound rubber missing from front offside upper suspension arm

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,800 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 84,564 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 83,666 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 82,986 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,519 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 81,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2005 81,436 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GDH 162T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GDH 162T, 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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What year was GDH 162T registered?

GDH 162T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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The MOT history for GDH 162T shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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