MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,533 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust is rusty and blowing
hand brake requires adjusting
metal brake pipes are rusty in places
o/s headlamp is poor
oil leaks
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
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
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
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
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)
ADVISE CORROSION TO OFFSIDE OUTER SILL
ADVISE HEADLIGHT NEARSIDE
ADVISE STEERING IDLER MOVEMENT
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
offside belly pan corrosion
offside rear driveshaft slightly worn
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underside ofvehicle starting too show signs of rust
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?
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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.
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GEL 532L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.
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