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GVG 136T

2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

191,849 mi
Last recorded191,849 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan60,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 136T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 191,849 miles

Central Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear drive shaft inner boot split

drivers seat heavily deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2017 191,849 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven grabbing heavily (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear drive shaft inner boot split

drivers seat heavily deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2016 191,736 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 30 Jun 2016 191,736 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Jun 2015 191,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

all front suspention/steering ball joint covers perrishing

front inner,nearside front wheel arch corroded but not prescribed/structual area

rear box tail pipe corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 191,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

all front suspention/steering ball joint covers perrishing

front inner,nearside front wheel arch corroded but not prescribed/structual area

rear box tail pipe corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 191,441 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion at offside rear and nearside front inner arches (not prescribed area)

nearside rear shock dust cover missing

Fail 20 May 2014 191,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion at offside rear and nearside front inner arches (not prescribed area)

nearside rear shock dust cover missing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 191,207 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 186,164 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 May 2012 186,164 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 185,890 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2011 185,890 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2009 185,198 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2009 185,198 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 181,007 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 181,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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GVG 136T is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 60,228 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 GVG 136T, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GVG 136T registered?

GVG 136T is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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