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GKJ 887V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

850 mi
Last recorded850 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKJ 887V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2025 850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) central idler bush worn (2.3 (a) (i))

N/S & O/S front inner steps cporroded

Rear No.Plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2024 98,568 miles

Rear No. Plate starting to deteriorate

Some wear, central steering idler bushes

Pass 18 Apr 2023 94,748 miles

Damage to rear ends of N/S & O/S Sills

Slight wear, N/S King pin

Underside of body modified

Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,746 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 94,746 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 94,746 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed being pinched between tyre and chassis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner chassis (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle upper wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed being pinched between tyre and chassis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner chassis (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle upper wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 94,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 94,746 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 94,748 miles

all of out side van is starting to corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,746 miles

this vehicle has been extensively modified.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 94,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

this vehicle has been extensively modified.

Pass 26 May 2011 94,746 miles

corrosion o/s/f wing

corrosion to n/s/f sill area

corrosion to various body panels

corrosion around rear lights

Pass 1 Jun 2010 94,746 miles

corrosion to bodywork but outside prescibed areas

very low ground clearance

Pass 17 Oct 2008 94,746 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion around rear lights

corrosion to inner sills not in prescribed area

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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GKJ 887V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GKJ 887V, 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 GKJ 887V registered?

GKJ 887V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 September 1979.

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