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GHB 82N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

91,496 mi
Last recorded91,496 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHB 82N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 91,496 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all four (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 91,395 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 91,392 miles

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

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 91,143 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,706 miles

Air cooling ducting pipework missing

All rear driveshaft rubber boots deteriorated

Body has repairs and is painted with primer

Brake pedal has slight play or travel

Nearside sliding door to bed area fixed shut

Oil leak ()

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

Underside of vehicle coated with sealant or under-seal not allowing full inspection of metalwork

Fail 16 May 2017 90,695 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure PERISHED BADLY (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE FROM THE FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BOTH (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH TOO DIM - BATTERY FLAT (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside TRACK ROD BENT

REAR BUMPER NOT FITTED

ENGINE NOT CHARGING - HAD TO JUMP START

EXCESSIVE PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL

IN MY OPINION VEHICLE SHOULDN'T BE ON THE ROAD

VEHICLE RUNNING TOO RICH

Fail 31 Mar 2017 90,689 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazard lamps dont work with headlamps on (1.4.A.2h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,577 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Jun 2015 90,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 12 May 2012 37,560 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sterring coupling starting to split

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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GHB 82N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 GHB 82N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GHB 82N registered?

GHB 82N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 October 1974.

Is GHB 82N safe to buy?

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