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Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
various body panels corroded but secure
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
general corrosion on underside of vehicle and its underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
general corrosion on underside of vehicle and its underside components
rear brakes squeal when applied
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
slight engine oil leak
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front number plate cracked
n/s front tyre wear
front number plate cracked
o/s and n/s front seat movement
o/s headlight aim low
o/s rear brake drag
o/s rear brake flexi hose ends coroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front number plate cracked
right headlamp damp
under van corrosion
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GFC 516Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,171 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 GFC 516Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GFC 516Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 March 1982.
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