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UEY 516T

1978 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,760 mi
Last recorded37,760 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle36,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 516T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 37,760 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 36,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 36,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 35,790 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 34,652 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 32,595 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 28,620 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction head lining loose (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside side repeater not working

Offside side repeater not working

Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,694 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 2 May 2017 26,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear drive shaft boot split

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracking in treads.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,691 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 25,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,799 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall.

Pass 28 May 2013 23,780 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,611 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,408 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering idler

Fail 19 May 2010 19,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 12 May 2009 17,736 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s rear slight bind

Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,731 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 15,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,321 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 4,850 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 4,850 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
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UEY 516T is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UEY 516T, 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.

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What year was UEY 516T registered?

UEY 516T is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is UEY 516T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 516T shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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