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EVL 102T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

17,023 mi
Last recorded17,023 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVL 102T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 17,023 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 17,019 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 16,549 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,167 miles

wheel archers corroded

headlight reflector corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded in general

Fail 23 Mar 2015 15,165 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded in general

headlight reflector corroded

wheel archers corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 11,507 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 11,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 6,134 miles

horn push faulty.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 6,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

horn push faulty.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 1,760 miles

front screen wiper damage.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 1,760 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front screen wiper damage.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 96,334 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 96,334 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 91,121 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel archers corroded

n/s rear sill panel corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2010 91,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel archers corroded

n/s rear sill panel corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 86,847 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 86,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 80,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,274 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,460 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 73,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

under tray fitted. † † †brake pipes and hoses slightly corroded. † †chassis corroded in general.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 68,402 miles

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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EVL 102T is a 1978 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 54.5%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 EVL 102T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EVL 102T registered?

EVL 102T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 December 1978.

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