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GRF 988V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,754 mi
Last recorded19,754 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRF 988V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 May 2021 19,754 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 19,294 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 18,553 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 18,102 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 17,493 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 16,998 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 15,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 May 2011 14,943 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 13,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,069 miles

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

oil leak

os and ns door steps corroded

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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GRF 988V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 GRF 988V, 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 47 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 GRF 988V?

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What year was GRF 988V registered?

GRF 988V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 October 1979.

Is GRF 988V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRF 988V shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GRF 988V have outstanding finance?

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