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OBG 840S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,795 mi
Last recorded131,795 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBG 840S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 131,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 131,345 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 130,888 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 129,900 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 128,979 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 127,338 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 126,324 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 125,404 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 124,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 123,884 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear and offside front tyres has small cracks in sidewalls

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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OBG 840S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OBG 840S, 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

How do I check the history of OBG 840S?

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What year was OBG 840S registered?

OBG 840S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 March 1978.

Is OBG 840S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBG 840S shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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