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GBARJ80T

VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN

1978 · WHITE · PETROL · 13,219 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-10-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-08

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MOT History — 16 tests · 9 passed · 7 failed

PASS9 October 2026
13,219 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYSuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAIL28 September 2026
13,219 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYSuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAIL8 September 2026
13,211 mi
PASS5 August 2025
13,187 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MINORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYslight corrosion to front inner wheel arch areas
PASS31 July 2024
12,979 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAIL17 July 2024
12,979 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASS10 August 2022
12,611 mi
FAIL1 August 2022
12,611 mi
  • MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • DANGEROUSParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASS7 May 2013
12,539 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • ADVISORYSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS27 April 2011
11,975 mi
  • USER ENTEREDslight play in nearsid top ball joint
FAIL27 April 2011
11,975 mi
PASS15 May 2009
10,822 mi
FAIL11 May 2009
10,819 mi
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILOffside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PASS6 June 2008
10,191 mi
PASS28 February 2007
9,445 mi
FAIL7 February 2007
9,422 mi
  • FAILCentre Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
MOTOR CARAVAN
Colour
WHITE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,584 cc
Year
1978
First registered
1978-11
Tax due
2027-10-01
MOT expiry
2027-10-08
Recorded mileage
13,219 mi

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