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GIG 6076

1987 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,922 mi
Last recorded134,922 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 6076
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 134,922 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 134,917 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 132,577 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 132,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured lever to floor mounting (3.1.9)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 132,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded parkbrake linkage pivot mounting (3.1.9)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 130,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 130,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

throttle sticking

Pass 6 May 2015 126,534 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 123,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 123,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 123,056 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 123,012 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 120,200 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel bearings noisey just passable

both sills filled but not in delegated area

stone chip in windscreen but not swept area

Pass 19 Jul 2011 118,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering boxsector shaft has slight movement between it and drop arm just passable

unable to see brake pad condition

Pass 26 Jul 2010 115,852 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil dampness round both rear backplates

slight play on n/s/f steering idler

Pass 15 Jul 2009 112,907 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil dampness round rear backplates

propshaft centre bearing slight noise

slight bind n/s/f brake

stone chip in windsreen not swept area

Pass 22 Jul 2008 111,208 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 111,208 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 109,966 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 10,994 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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GIG 6076 is a 1987 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GIG 6076, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GIG 6076 is a 1987 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 14 August 1987.

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