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GTX 616W

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,730 mi
Last recorded72,730 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTX 616W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap difficult to open

Fail 12 Jul 2016 72,729 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap difficult to open

hcs high on natural idle passed on fast idle

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 13 Mar 2014 72,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

hc tested at 2000rpm

mell of fuel but no obvious leak found

Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,173 miles

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

hc tested at 2000rpm

mell of fuel but no obvious leak found

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 cv gaitors end clips missing

both front shock dust covers cracked

hc's high on natural idle

Fail 20 Mar 2013 71,559 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 cv gaitors end clips missing

both front shock dust covers cracked

hc's high on natural idle

Fail 14 Jun 2011 70,281 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,281 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 69,051 miles

clips missing rear cv boots

corrosion to front inner wings

Pass 28 May 2009 67,544 miles

hc tested at 2000rpm

Pass 13 May 2008 65,689 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2008 65,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 64,206 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 64,205 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

emissions carried out at 2000rpm

foot brake travel

slight play in both hub bearings wheel

Pass 11 May 2006 61,785 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 61,785 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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GTX 616W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GTX 616W, 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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What year was GTX 616W registered?

GTX 616W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is GTX 616W safe to buy?

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