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GRM 231V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

33,678 mi
Last recorded33,678 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRM 231V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,678 miles

Front central chassis corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 33,536 miles

Front central chassis corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 33,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front central chassis corroded.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded.

Offside Front wheel arch corroded.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,748 miles

Nearside side door corroded on bottom

Small stone chips in windscreen

Both side mirrors deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Front both front wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 32,716 miles

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

Both door mirror glasses deteriorated

Front central chassis corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seatbelt mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,680 miles

Corrosion OSF inner sill and wheel arch also OSR inner sill.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 32,661 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

OSF inner sill corroded.

OSF wheel arch corroded.

OSR inner sill corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,299 miles

OSF inner sill corroded.

RH of central chassis corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,226 miles

Hole in NSF floor.

NS driveshaft outer CV boot holed.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 32,178 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Hole in NSF floor.

NS driveshaft outer CV boot holed.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,697 miles

NS sill and floor corroded.

NSR outer driveshaft boot split

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 29,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

NS sill and floor corroded.

NSR outer driveshaft boot split

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,636 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,690 miles

Corrossion in nearside sills and nearside front floor panel.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 27,631 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Corrossion in nearside sills and nearside front floor panel.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,315 miles

Drivers seat back loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,030 miles

Both front disc slightly distorted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Handbrake has very little reserve travel.

O/S sill corroded.

Rear fog lamp not fitted (not needed before April 1980).

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 12,184 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside handbrake performance poor

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 12,184 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside handbrake performance poor

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 12,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 10,869 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 10,869 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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GRM 231V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 GRM 231V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GRM 231V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 February 1980.

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