MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
N/S & O/S rear boot floors corroding
N/S & o/S rear brake pipes secured by cable ties at time of test
O/S/F dooor mirror glass perishing
Steering box slight wear / play
Steering idler slight wear / movement
Underside of vehicle undersealed difficult to assess for corrosion
Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
N/S & O/S rear boot floors corroding
N/S & o/S rear brake pipes secured by cable ties at time of test
O/S/F dooor mirror glass perishing
Steering box slight wear / play
Steering idler slight wear / movement
Underside of vehicle undersealed difficult to assess for corrosion
Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine suport bar missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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GMB 116K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 GMB 116K, 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.
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What year was GMB 116K registered?
GMB 116K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 May 1972.
Is GMB 116K safe to buy?
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