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GDP 819L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,424 mi
Last recorded52,424 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDP 819L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 52,424 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 52,371 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 52,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 49,062 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 47,168 miles

slight play in all 4 ball joints

slight play in centre steering pivot

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in all 4 front ball joints

Pass 28 Mar 2015 44,966 miles

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

centre steering piviot has slight play

slight play in both nearside ball joints

Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,943 miles

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

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

slight play in both nearside ball joints

Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,742 miles

surface corrosion to all under chassis and floor

Fail 31 Jul 2012 43,735 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 42,786 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 42,781 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,121 miles

both rear tyres weather cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2007 42,115 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres and nearside frond weather cracked

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 819L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 819L, 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 819L?

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What year was GDP 819L registered?

GDP 819L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 November 1972.

Is GDP 819L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDP 819L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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