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WCS 648S

1978 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,263 mi
Last recorded38,263 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle36,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCS 648S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 38,263 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 37,337 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 35,866 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,454 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 34,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 33,840 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 33,387 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 32,753 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 31,489 miles

Nearside front floor corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2016 30,523 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 29,736 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 29,280 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 28,736 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 28,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn intremittant

hydro carbons reading high

nearside trackrod end boot split

offside front top joint boot split

wipers slow to work on tickover

Fail 6 Jul 2011 27,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn intremittant

hydro carbons reading high

nearside trackrod end boot split

offside front top joint boot split

wipers slow to work on tickover

Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,775 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 25,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,298 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 25,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 May 2008 23,657 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,771 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 22,737 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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WCS 648S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCS 648S, 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 WCS 648S registered?

WCS 648S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 June 1978.

Is WCS 648S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCS 648S shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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