CarVerify

Free Car Check

GLG 188K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Maroon Petrol 1585cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,023 mi
Last recorded51,023 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLG 188K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,023 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 51,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,029 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,452 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 49,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

headlamp reflectors corroding

movement pressent in upper steering coloumn bush

n/s/r handbrake performance low

n/s/r service brake performance out of balance

o/s/f shockabsorber leaking oil slightly

rear engine mountings splitting

rear w/cyls bleed nipples broken off

slight movement in stering relay

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steel brake pipe to o/s/f corroding

unable to inspect front drag link joint boxed in with cover

underside of vehicle showing corrosion in various places

Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,982 miles

centre steering relay worn

centre/rear body crossmember corroded

front steering suspension crossmember showing corrosion

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on outter edges

n/s/r flexy brake hose ferulle corroding

o/s/r inner sill section poorly repaired

steel brake pipe to o/s/f flexy brake hose corroding

wiper speed slow

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,741 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 47,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,366 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 45,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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
Full Volkswagen Motor Caravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GLG 188K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Maroon with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 GLG 188K, 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 54 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 GLG 188K?

You can check the full history of GLG 188K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GLG 188K registered?

GLG 188K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 April 1972.

Is GLG 188K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLG 188K shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GLG 188K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GLG 188K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.