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GHK 246T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,484 mi
Last recorded48,484 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHK 246T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 48,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 14 Oct 2019 48,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 48,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 48,069 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside underside corroded an weak as marked

Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,855 miles

Central Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Slight Play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

OSR Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Chassis Rail Corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,880 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and cracking (4.1.E.1)

both rear chassis rails corroded

n/s/r worn low

o/s/r inner sill corroding

play in steering system

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,293 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and cracking (4.1.E.1)

both rear chassis corroded

n/s/f jacking point corroded

o/s step heavily corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,797 miles

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

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

both rear inner jacking points corroded

both rear sills corroded

n/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,653 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyres perishing

n/s/f jacking point corroded

o/s/f step corroded

rear bumper corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 41,653 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyres perishing

n/s/f jacking point corroded

o/s/f step corroded

rear bumper corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,356 miles

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

front no;plate cracked

front tyres perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front no; plate cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,404 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

slight play o/s/r hub area

Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,439 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front no; plate cracked

slight play steering idler

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,200 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

underside welded and undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,131 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 19,089 miles

nearside rear body has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2007 19,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear body has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,171 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake near end of travel

Fail 10 Jul 2006 17,171 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hand brake near end of travel

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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GHK 246T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GHK 246T, 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.

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What year was GHK 246T registered?

GHK 246T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 May 1979.

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