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UOJ 57S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,187 mi
Last recorded18,187 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOJ 57S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,187 miles

Offside Rear inner bumper mount corroded

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,326 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 16,655 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 14,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,967 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 14,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,769 miles

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

front n/s and o/s wheel bearings noise

Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,964 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 10,912 miles

nearside front tyre slight cuts

offside front tyre slight cut

Pass 1 Sep 2007 8,453 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 8,382 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 8,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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UOJ 57S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UOJ 57S, 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 UOJ 57S registered?

UOJ 57S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is UOJ 57S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOJ 57S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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