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GEH 400T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,453 mi
Last recorded76,453 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEH 400T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 76,453 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,450 miles

all rear seats and seat belts removed

Fail 8 Jun 2018 76,448 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 75,513 miles

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jun 2016 75,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,449 miles

slight noise from n/s/f n/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jun 2015 74,449 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noise from n/s/f n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 17 May 2013 73,157 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 73,156 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,472 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 67,822 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 64,488 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 May 2010 64,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,000 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 62,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,848 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 57,848 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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GEH 400T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GEH 400T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GEH 400T registered?

GEH 400T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 July 1979.

Is GEH 400T safe to buy?

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