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GDP 224L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,241 mi
Last recorded82,241 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDP 224L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 82,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 81,865 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,159 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 81,097 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 80,424 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 80,424 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 80,043 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 79,615 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,130 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 78,574 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 77,211 miles

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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GDP 224L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GDP 224L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GDP 224L?

You can check the full history of GDP 224L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GDP 224L registered?

GDP 224L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 October 1972.

Is GDP 224L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDP 224L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GDP 224L have outstanding finance?

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