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GLL 931T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

19,164 mi
Last recorded19,164 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLL 931T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 19,164 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limits (5.2.3 (e))

front axle rusty and has had repairs

Fail 2 Jun 2023 19,162 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front axle holed drivers front (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limits (5.2.3 (e))

front axle rusty and has had repairs

Pass 17 Aug 2021 13,318 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 9,956 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 4,129 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 908 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,908 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/ sill o/s/ & n/s f chassis legs by front out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner & outer (2.4.G.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front & rear bushes perishing (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in ball joints & possibly box & column coupling ball joint boots all perishing & starting to split (2.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately front beam (2.4.A.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 97,907 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion o/s/ sill o/s/ & n/s f chassis legs by front out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner & outer (2.4.G.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front & rear bushes perishing (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in ball joints & possibly box & column coupling ball joint boots all perishing & starting to split (2.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately front beam (2.4.A.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,599 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,602 miles

please be advised that n/s/r jacking point is corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,427 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2013 85,570 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 82,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,400 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,797 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,856 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 69,855 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate is slightly deteriorated, can still be clearly read.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 62,917 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,332 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,273 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,856 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 36,837 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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GLL 931T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GLL 931T, 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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GLL 931T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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