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UOT 750T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,734 mi
Last recorded36,734 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOT 750T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,734 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 36,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 35,835 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,450 miles

off side front cross member corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 35,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

off side front cross member corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,293 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 34,292 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 34,138 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 34,137 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 33,993 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 33,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,088 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,275 miles

excessive amounts of welding done to underneath of vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2009 31,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

excessive amounts of welding done to underneath of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,605 miles

no fog light fitted to vehicle although not legally required

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

vehicle has had a lot of welding to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 May 2008 29,605 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

no fog light fitted to vehicle although not legally required

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

vehicle has had a lot of welding to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,760 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 26,752 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

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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UOT 750T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UOT 750T, 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.

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What year was UOT 750T registered?

UOT 750T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 December 1978.

Is UOT 750T safe to buy?

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