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GRY 998L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,257 mi
Last recorded158,257 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRY 998L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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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

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 158,257 miles

exhaust leaks

Fail 10 May 2023 158,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust leaks

Pass 13 May 2022 157,503 miles

Horn operated by washers control / system loose

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Slight general corrosion underside and front valance areas

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 May 2022 157,502 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play at drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end fixing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis / axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end fixing (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative Lowered Excessively (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Horn operated by washers control / system loose

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Slight general corrosion underside and front valance areas

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 156,035 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 156,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 155,745 miles

Corrosion on off side outer sill.

Exhaust system in poor condition.

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both. (2.7.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both. Recommend attention soon. (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 155,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on off side outer sill.

Exhaust system in poor condition.

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both. (2.7.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both. Recommend attention soon. (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 155,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake hose repair poor, but secure

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside outer sill corroded

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area around steering box mount (2.2.C.1h)

o.s and n.s seatbelt mount repairs poor, but just about acceptable

Fail 21 Sep 2016 155,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake hose repair poor, but secure

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside outer sill corroded

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area around steering box mount (2.2.C.1h)

o.s and n.s seatbelt mount repairs poor, but just about acceptable

Pass 18 Aug 2015 154,194 miles

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

Nearside Wiper blade split slightly.

Offside Outer Sill corroding.

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

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

Oil leak.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 154,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 154,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 153,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 150,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 147,795 miles

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

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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GRY 998L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 GRY 998L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GRY 998L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1973.

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