MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,549 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GKM 285L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 GKM 285L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GKM 285L?
You can check the full history of GKM 285L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GKM 285L registered?
GKM 285L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1973.
Is GKM 285L safe to buy?
The MOT history for GKM 285L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GKM 285L have outstanding finance?
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