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UPH 885S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,530 mi
Last recorded57,530 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPH 885S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 May 2025 57,530 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,294 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 55,659 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 55,346 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 54,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 54,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,889 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,392 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,351 miles
Pass 6 May 2010
Pass 2 Jun 2007 50,826 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 49,091 miles

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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UPH 885S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 UPH 885S, 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 49 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 UPH 885S registered?

UPH 885S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 November 1977.

Is UPH 885S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPH 885S shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UPH 885S have outstanding finance?

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