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GEL 613Y

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

167,259 mi
Last recorded167,259 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 613Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 167,259 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 167,226 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2014 154,463 miles

slight corrosion to inner sills

tape on headlamps

Pass 18 Oct 2013 150,665 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2013 150,620 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2012 14,305 miles

Exhaust leak

Nearside rear inner arch holed and corroded

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have some slight play

Surface corrosion in several areas on the underside of the vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2012 142,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust leak

Nearside rear brake flexi hoses perished

Nearside rear inner arch holed and corroded

Offside front brake flexi hose perished

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have some slight play

Surface corrosion in several areas on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2011 138,851 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 138,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 130,907 miles

nearside spot lamp/mainbeam reflective

Fail 27 Aug 2010 130,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

nearside spot lamp/mainbeam reflective

Pass 4 Jul 2009 130,349 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 130,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 127,478 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 127,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 124,599 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 124,595 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GEL 613Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 GEL 613Y, 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 GEL 613Y registered?

GEL 613Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is GEL 613Y safe to buy?

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