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VPL 826S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,402 mi
Last recorded35,402 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPL 826S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 35,402 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 34,019 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 34,019 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 32,472 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 32,472 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 30,850 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 30,838 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 30,567 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bad cracking to rear tyres

corrosion to body but not prescribed areas

Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,804 miles

Battery insecure

battery tray corroded

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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VPL 826S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VPL 826S, 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

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What year was VPL 826S registered?

VPL 826S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 April 1978.

Is VPL 826S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPL 826S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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