1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan Petrol · GMF 681J
1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1971. Recorded mileage 66,730 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GMF 681J Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2009
- 66,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GMF 681J Mileage History
- 26/07/200765,794 mi
- 03/08/200765,806 mi+12 mi
- 12/07/200866,577 mi+771 mi
- 19/08/200966,730 mi+153 mi
Average of roughly 453 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GMF 681J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (GMF 681J) between July 2007 and August 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)”.
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