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GLE 811T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,636 mi
Last recorded22,636 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLE 811T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 22,636 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 22,636 miles

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 21,278 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 20,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,447 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

Pass 1 Mar 2016 14,871 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 12,333 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 12,310 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 11,841 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 10,964 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 9,475 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 8,789 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 8,183 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,172 miles

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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GLE 811T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GLE 811T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GLE 811T registered?

GLE 811T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 May 1979.

Is GLE 811T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLE 811T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GLE 811T have outstanding finance?

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