CarVerify

Free Car Check

UCT 86S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,402 mi
Last recorded58,402 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 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 £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

RegistrationUCT 86S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourOrange
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

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,402 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,836 miles

brake lights only work when peddle is fully depressed

Fail 7 Feb 2009 53,836 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake lights only work when peddle is fully depressed

Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,675 miles

ALL 4 TYRE,S PERISHED.

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2006 50,118 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE,S GETTING PERISHED

Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

UCT 86S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCT 86S, 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 UCT 86S?

You can check the full history of UCT 86S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UCT 86S registered?

UCT 86S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is UCT 86S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCT 86S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UCT 86S 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 UCT 86S. 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.