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VCF 159S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,238 mi
Last recorded1,238 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCF 159S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 1,238 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 94,426 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 90,624 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,562 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 90,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 87,952 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 87,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 84,633 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 84,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 83,067 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 83,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 80,636 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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VCF 159S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCF 159S, 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

How do I check the history of VCF 159S?

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What year was VCF 159S registered?

VCF 159S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 May 1978.

Is VCF 159S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCF 159S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VCF 159S have outstanding finance?

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