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GVJ 812N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,435 mi
Last recorded2,435 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVJ 812N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 2,435 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 2,422 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 1,996 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 1,893 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 14,034 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,922 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 99,922 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,304 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2009 96,922 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 96,388 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 95,089 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 94,407 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 94,407 miles

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

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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GVJ 812N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 GVJ 812N, 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 51 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 GVJ 812N?

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What year was GVJ 812N registered?

GVJ 812N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 January 1975.

Is GVJ 812N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVJ 812N shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GVJ 812N have outstanding finance?

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