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UMW 75T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,613 mi
Last recorded40,613 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMW 75T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,613 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 40,613 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,108 miles

n/s/r outer c.v boot split

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,172 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,703 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r c.v.boot split

Fail 9 Jun 2009 37,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r c.v.boot split

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,718 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,354 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 34,354 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,265 miles

oil leak

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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UMW 75T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMW 75T, 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

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What year was UMW 75T registered?

UMW 75T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 August 1978.

Is UMW 75T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMW 75T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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