1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.6L Petrol · GTN 514W
1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1981. Recorded mileage 50,698 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GTN 514W Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 50,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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GTN 514W Mileage History
- 11/08/200637,390 mi
- 09/07/200738,657 mi+1,267 mi
- 11/07/200738,658 mi+1 mi
- 11/07/200738,660 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/200840,146 mi+1,486 mi
- 30/07/200840,146 mi
- 30/07/200941,400 mi+1,254 mi
- 07/08/201043,664 mi+2,264 mi
- 24/06/201143,489 mi-175 mi
- 01/08/201445,044 mi+1,555 mi
- 01/08/201445,044 mi
- 21/08/201547,207 mi+2,163 mi
- 21/08/201547,207 mi
- 12/08/201648,548 mi+1,341 mi
- 13/08/201648,548 mi
- 05/04/201849,378 mi+830 mi
- 07/04/201849,378 mi
- 15/04/201950,035 mi+657 mi
- 14/08/202150,485 mi+450 mi
- 22/04/202650,698 mi+213 mi
Average of roughly 676 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GTN 514W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (GTN 514W) between August 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out shape (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”.
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