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GTN 514W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,698 mi
Last recorded50,698 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTN 514W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 50,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill small hole

Pass 14 Aug 2021 50,485 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 49,378 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 49,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 48,548 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold leaking gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear top marker lights not working

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Aug 2016 48,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold leaking gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear top marker lights not working

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,207 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 47,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 45,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 45,044 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,489 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler neck rubber pipe perished

osr boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2010 43,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,400 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing on tread.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,146 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 40,146 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,660 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 38,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 38,657 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 37,390 miles

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

Offside 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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GTN 514W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,618 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 GTN 514W, 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 45 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 GTN 514W?

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What year was GTN 514W registered?

GTN 514W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 April 1981.

Is GTN 514W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTN 514W shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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