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GLH 808T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,652 mi
Last recorded80,652 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLH 808T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 80,652 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 79,721 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 79,689 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint located at axle - on limit (play found with vehicle on hard standing & steering being shaken) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wiper blades are deteriorating

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 29 Apr 2024 78,216 miles

Handbrake efforts low

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear sidelights pulse slightly when the indicators are active (4.2.3 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel ON THE LIMIT NOW (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 77,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 73,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 73,305 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 15 May 2019 73,301 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 73,241 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel handbrake (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres cracked

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,093 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,679 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks in sidewalls

Fail 17 Mar 2017 70,679 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks in sidewalls

Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 69,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 67,219 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,320 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,762 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 62,742 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,382 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,468 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front suspension mounts starting to rust

tempary repair made to off side lower shockabsorber and slight wear in bush

Fail 14 Feb 2008 60,468 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front suspension mounts starting to rust

tempary repair made to off side lower shockabsorber and slight wear in bush

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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GLH 808T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GLH 808T, 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 GLH 808T registered?

GLH 808T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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