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GMB 836N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

31,215 mi
Last recorded31,215 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMB 836N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 31,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 31,209 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 30,549 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 30,549 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached nylock not in contact (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached nylock not in contact (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,769 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel and slight play in steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

slight crossion all round

Fail 9 Apr 2019 29,762 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision x2 (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel and slight play in steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

slight crossion all round

Pass 23 Apr 2018 28,689 miles

Central Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Battery loose but not insecure

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 28,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Battery loose but not insecure

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Within engine mounting bracket area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,333 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 28,331 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,979 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear of arm (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 27,975 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped master cylinder valve to rear (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported and o/s/f and from master cylinder to T piece/spliter (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing arm inner excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear of arm (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,489 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,416 miles

slight play in idler arm

Fail 10 Mar 2014 97,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in idler arm

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,209 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,398 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 15,870 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 15,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 12,453 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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GMB 836N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 GMB 836N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GMB 836N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1974.

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