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JLS 16S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,451 mi
Last recorded67,451 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLS 16S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,451 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,281 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,819 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

hand brake cable tubes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 63,022 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 56,067 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 56,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 50,062 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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JLS 16S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JLS 16S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLS 16S registered?

JLS 16S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 March 1978.

Is JLS 16S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLS 16S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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