CarVerify

Free Car Check

SJL 494S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,628 mi
Last recorded33,628 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or 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 £9.99

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

RegistrationSJL 494S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 33,628 miles

vehicle underbody repaired and undersealed

Fail 6 Jul 2017 33,622 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear main feeds (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering box weeping oil.

vehicle underbody repaired and undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,613 miles

vehicle undersealed and repaired

Fail 24 Jun 2016 33,604 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

vehicle underbody repaired an d undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,744 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

vehicle underbody repaired and undersealed.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 32,714 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

vehicle underbody repaired and undersealed.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,734 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 31,731 miles

Offside Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,880 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,622 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,650 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 26,647 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,405 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 24,395 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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
Full Volkswagen Motor Caravan 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

SJL 494S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SJL 494S, 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

How do I check the history of SJL 494S?

You can check the full history of SJL 494S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SJL 494S registered?

SJL 494S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 August 1977.

Is SJL 494S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJL 494S shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJL 494S 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 SJL 494S. 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.