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BLS 183R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,067 mi
Last recorded5,067 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLS 183R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 5,067 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 2,721 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 98,349 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 96,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,740 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 91,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 89,676 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 89,676 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 87,930 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 86,362 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 85,021 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 8 May 2014 83,548 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 82,114 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 81,401 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 79,919 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 79,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,266 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 76,835 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

noise on steering when rocked side to side

Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,774 miles

o/s/rear inner & outer driveshaft boots split

Pass 9 May 2007 74,237 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 72,592 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BLS 183R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 BLS 183R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLS 183R registered?

BLS 183R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 May 1977.

Is BLS 183R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLS 183R shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BLS 183R have outstanding finance?

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