CarVerify

Free Car Check

GEL 532L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,533 mi
Last recorded59,533 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 532L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 59,533 miles

exhaust is rusty and blowing

hand brake requires adjusting

metal brake pipes are rusty in places

o/s headlamp is poor

oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,239 miles

exhaust is very rusty and blowing

n/s side door poor in operation

o/s headlamp is poor

o/s seat belt is worn

underside is rusty in places and patched

wear noted in steering arm

Fail 23 Nov 2016 57,238 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

exhaust is very rusty and blowing

n/s side door poor in operation

o/s headlamp is poor

o/s seat belt is worn

underside is rusty in places and patched

wear noted in steering arm

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,697 miles

oil leaks noted from engine

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering idler pivot worn

steering wheel free play

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both battery not fully secured

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 7 Dec 2015 56,696 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both battery not fully secured

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

oil leaks noted from engine

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering idler pivot worn

steering wheel free play

Fail 4 Dec 2015 56,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,074 miles

ADVISE CORROSION TO OFFSIDE OUTER SILL

ADVISE HEADLIGHT NEARSIDE

ADVISE STEERING IDLER MOVEMENT

Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,160 miles

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

offside belly pan corrosion

offside rear driveshaft slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,255 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 51,246 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,159 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,926 miles

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

underside ofvehicle starting too show signs of rust

Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,594 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,864 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,626 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,582 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 36,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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
Full Volkswagen Motor Caravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GEL 532L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 GEL 532L, 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 53 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 GEL 532L?

You can check the full history of GEL 532L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GEL 532L registered?

GEL 532L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is GEL 532L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 532L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GEL 532L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GEL 532L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.