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GPB 880J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

88,409 mi
Last recorded88,409 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPB 880J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 88,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front underside has some corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside has surface corrosion throughout

Fail 25 Apr 2025 88,391 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front UNDERSIDE HAS SOME CORROSION

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

UNDERSIDE HAS SURFACE CORROSION THROUGHOUT

Pass 24 May 2019 85,131 miles

Large amount of under seal underbody

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sliding door runner corroded through

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,026 miles

Rear brake hose has slightcorrosion to ferrules both

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 11 May 2017 85,017 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Both sides,marked with chalk (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Shock absorber insecure Both sides of vehicle (2.7.2b)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle mounting,marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 84,952 miles

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

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

Some free play at steering wheel

Fail 6 May 2016 84,951 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper/step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

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

Some free play at steering wheel

Pass 5 May 2015 84,871 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

front inner lower floor sections corroded through,both sides of vehicle,but do not meet fail critera

offside front wheel arch covered with tape

Fail 24 Apr 2015 84,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

all corroded areas marked with yellow chalk

front inner lower floor sections corroded through,both sides of vehicle,but do not meet fail critera

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,115 miles

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

slight binding in offside front brake

some corrosion in rear offside out rigger ,not excessive enough to fail test

Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,438 miles

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

battery is insecure

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake drum back plate is corroded through

Fail 12 Mar 2013 83,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery is insecure

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake drum back plate is corroded through

Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,410 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some deterioration in lower steering column flexi joint

Pass 2 Jun 2011 78,712 miles

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

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

free play at steering wheel ,within limits

front brake discs corroded

front passenger seat removed at time of test

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 78,711 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

free play at steering wheel ,within limits

front brake discs corroded

front passenger seat removed at time of test

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2010 77,836 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,836 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 72,827 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

light scratching in windscreen not excessive

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,827 miles

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

light scratching in windscreen not excessive

Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,395 miles

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

light scratching in windscreen

slight stiffness in steering and some play at steering wheel

Fail 30 May 2008 69,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

light scratching in windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2006 68,959 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 68,959 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

cv boots spit on n/s rear drive shaft

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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GPB 880J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 GPB 880J, 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.

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GPB 880J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 June 1971.

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