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GX61 EHV

2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,589 mi
Last recorded72,589 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan68,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 EHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 72,589 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

freeplay in steering rack internal bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2024 71,168 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 71,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 69,276 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 69,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too low (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 67,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,348 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack support bearing in gaiter on n/s

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,828 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 62,826 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling on steering rack gaiter (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 58,294 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 51,095 miles

steering shaft touching chassis

steering u/j intermediate shaft modified by spot weld (questionable)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 51,055 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Steering component fractured and unserviceable steering carrier bracket (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

steering shaft touching chassis

steering u/j intermediate shaft modified by spot weld (questionable)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 43,266 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 43,148 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 35,425 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 2 Nov 2015 35,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,555 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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GX61 EHV is a 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 68,667 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 GX61 EHV, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX61 EHV registered?

GX61 EHV is a 2011 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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