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GFC 516Y

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

371,169 mi
Last recorded371,169 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFC 516Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 371,169 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 6 Mar 2025 369,672 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 369,668 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 366,855 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 365,416 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 362,994 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 361,576 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 361,573 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 195,161 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 195,161 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 195,161 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 194,833 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 284,540 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 344,709 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 344,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 284,506 miles

rear brakes squeal when applied

Pass 21 May 2013 284,506 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 284,506 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 284,205 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2008 284,205 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 283,197 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre wear

Pass 17 Jul 2006 280,580 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2005 280,560 miles

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

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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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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What year was GFC 516Y registered?

GFC 516Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 March 1982.

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