CarVerify

Free Car Check

SHW 666S

1978 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,532 mi
Last recorded47,532 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle36,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHW 666S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,532 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 47,248 miles

nearside front and offside front beam axle corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,024 miles

all four wheel bearings slight play

steering linkage slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,771 miles

all wheel bearings slight play

steering idler slight play

Fail 16 Jul 2007 43,749 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all wheel bearings slight play

steering idler slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,555 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear wheel bearings slight play

hand brake travel excessive

heater trunking corroded

ns front brake hose clip missing

ns rear brake effort low

ns rear inner wheel arch rusty

ns rear shock absorber damp/leaking

os rear inner wheel arch rusty

os rear outer cv boot split

steering idler slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2005 34,530 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 34,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
Full Volkswagen Caravelle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SHW 666S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 36,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SHW 666S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SHW 666S?

You can check the full history of SHW 666S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SHW 666S registered?

SHW 666S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is SHW 666S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHW 666S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SHW 666S have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SHW 666S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.