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WFX 606S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,764 mi
Last recorded90,764 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFX 606S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 90,764 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 90,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 87,034 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 87,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 81,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim on lowest setting

Offside Rear Brake very slightly binding

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,578 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,170 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

throttle pedal loose

Fail 27 Mar 2013 77,740 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

throttle pedal loose

Pass 28 May 2008 76,567 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 76,448 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 76,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to n/s/f jacking point

Pass 6 Jun 2006 76,015 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 76,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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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WFX 606S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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 WFX 606S, 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 WFX 606S?

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What year was WFX 606S registered?

WFX 606S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 March 1978.

Is WFX 606S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFX 606S shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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