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GVL 165T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

89,536 mi
Last recorded89,536 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVL 165T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 89,536 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 89,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 88,704 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 88,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 87,176 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 86,424 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 86,260 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 83,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 82,353 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,959 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 78,956 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,352 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,487 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 73,485 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding brake pedal sticking on (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal functionally incomplete sticks down (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2016 70,506 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,272 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,250 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,827 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,313 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,857 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,130 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 55,130 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 53,825 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jun 2008 53,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

battery floor corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,355 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 53,355 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GVL 165T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 GVL 165T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVL 165T registered?

GVL 165T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is GVL 165T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVL 165T shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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