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UTW 438R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,052 mi
Last recorded84,052 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTW 438R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 84,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 84,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,002 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 83,928 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,865 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 83,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,852 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 83,524 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,374 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,976 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 82,975 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both sides (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 82,737 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 82,467 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 82,466 miles

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

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)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 81,562 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 81,562 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 81,309 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 81,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,910 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,547 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 80,483 miles

Advise inspection or all brakes due to slight binding

Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,423 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 80,423 miles

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 80,415 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON WALLS

Fail 16 Oct 2007 80,414 miles

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON WALLS

Pass 23 Oct 2006 80,390 miles

ADVISE INSPECTION OF REAR BRAKES

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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UTW 438R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UTW 438R, 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

How do I check the history of UTW 438R?

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What year was UTW 438R registered?

UTW 438R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 July 1977.

Is UTW 438R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTW 438R shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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