MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
fuel cap difficult to open
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
clips missing rear cv boots
corrosion to front inner wings
hc tested at 2000rpm
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for GTX 616W shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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