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GTV 518N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

14,824 mi
Last recorded14,824 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTV 518N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 14,824 miles

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 14,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 14,615 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 14,475 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 14,376 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Jul 2021 13,977 miles

both front lower ball joint boots perishing

o/s outer track rod end boot perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2020 13,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * WOE * (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * WOE * (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 11,639 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Requires tracking.

both front tyres wearing on inner edge's.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 10,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 9,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear stop light dim

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking - 185/65R15

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 8,536 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front indicator water ingress not effecting light operation

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

both front wipers torn but still clearing screen

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2016 8,531 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front indicator has ingress of water light still functioning

both front wipers split but still clearing screen

both rear brakes slightly binding

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 8,526 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,454 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Aug 2014 84,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 8,154 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 7,893 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,733 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to legal limit

front brake discs rusting

main beam tell tail light not working

n/s reverse light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2010 7,290 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front washers only just wet screen

n/s front wiper slightly torn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 6,727 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 6,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

underneath vehicle in poor state/corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 4,379 miles

tatty on body

welding on under body messy

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,821 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 28,821 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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GTV 518N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 GTV 518N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GTV 518N registered?

GTV 518N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 January 1974.

Is GTV 518N safe to buy?

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