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GPK 716V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Home

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

44,251 mi
Last recorded44,251 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Home58,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPK 716V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 44,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 44,251 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 44,251 miles

Brake performance not tested engine does not keep running (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested engine keeps cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heater cable broken o/s

parking brake cable corroded

suspension bushes perished and cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2014 44,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal spongey

Fail 12 Jun 2014 44,251 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal spongey

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal spongy

oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 7 Oct 2011 423,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 423,930 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 42,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

drivers door corroded

fuel line underneath vehicle not connected eighter end

light scratch just outside of zone b on windscreen

slight play in steering columb top bearing

vehicle underneath is corroded in places

Pass 29 May 2009 42,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

drivers door corroded

fuel line underneath vehicle not connected eighter end

light scratch just outside of zone b on windscreen

slight play in steering columb top bearing

vehicle underneath is corroded in places

Fail 30 May 2008 42,216 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front bumper end caps missing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,946 miles

corrosion around nearside rear suspension mounting

offside front inner sill holed

offside rear outer c.v boot split

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,799 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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GPK 716V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 58,143 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 Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPK 716V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GPK 716V registered?

GPK 716V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 19 April 1980.

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The MOT history for GPK 716V shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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