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GDV 748Y

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,678 mi
Last recorded42,678 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDV 748Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 42,678 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,637 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 42,316 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 40,204 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under sealed underneath

Fail 23 Apr 2020 40,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps none working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,404 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f body sill corroded

o/s/r tyre showing signs of ware on outer edje

Fail 4 Jul 2009 36,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f body sill corroded

o/s/r tyre showing signs of ware on outer edje

steering shaft rubbing coolent pipe

Pass 5 Jul 2008 27,915 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 197,148 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 91,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 16,209 miles

rear brake back plates rusty,front door shuts rusting within 30 cm of seat belt points

Fail 9 Jun 2005 16,176 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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GDV 748Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,522 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 GDV 748Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GDV 748Y registered?

GDV 748Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 April 1983.

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