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UPJ 248S

1978 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

30,632 mi
Last recorded30,632 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle36,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPJ 248S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 30,632 miles

Central Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 30,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 30,322 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 28,726 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 27,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 26,469 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 25,544 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 25,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure leisure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2015 23,432 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 23,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,838 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 19,304 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 16,992 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 16,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,405 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 14,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 12,048 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 12,048 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 9,965 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 7,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 5,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 4,010 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 4,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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UPJ 248S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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 UPJ 248S, 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 UPJ 248S registered?

UPJ 248S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 April 1978.

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