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SMR 488S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,527 mi
Last recorded12,527 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMR 488S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 12,527 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 12,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,556 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 11,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 10,743 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 10,072 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 9,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 8,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 8,444 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 8,431 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 8,327 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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SMR 488S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SMR 488S, 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 SMR 488S?

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What year was SMR 488S registered?

SMR 488S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is SMR 488S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMR 488S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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