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GUV 748W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,763 mi
Last recorded62,763 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUV 748W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 62,763 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 62,167 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 61,479 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,935 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,947 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,150 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 58,209 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 57,261 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 56,759 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,737 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 55,727 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (Sill) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Is on (3mm), and has perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has perished

Offside Front Wiper blade smears

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has perished, and has a nail

Pass 30 May 2015 54,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 53,238 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,914 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 52,914 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,434 miles

Hand brake lever high.

Near side and off side front tyre walls and treads cracking.

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 52,050 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 51,667 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,071 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,385 miles

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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GUV 748W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GUV 748W, 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 GUV 748W?

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What year was GUV 748W registered?

GUV 748W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 January 1981.

Is GUV 748W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUV 748W shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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