CarVerify

Free Car Check

GPB 531J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

23,340 mi
Last recorded23,340 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 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

RegistrationGPB 531J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 23,340 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 22,513 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 22,513 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 21,953 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 21,952 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 21,141 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 21,141 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 20,130 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 20,122 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 18,733 miles

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

offside front step corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2017 16,267 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 13,396 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 7,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 1,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 99,131 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,374 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler

Pass 2 Aug 2011 96,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Jul 2011 96,867 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 6 May 2006 93,268 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
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

GPB 531J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 GPB 531J, 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 55 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 GPB 531J?

You can check the full history of GPB 531J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GPB 531J registered?

GPB 531J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 June 1971.

Is GPB 531J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPB 531J shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GPB 531J 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 GPB 531J. 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.