CarVerify

Free Car Check

JBV 147S

1978 Volkswagen Caravanette

Beige Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

11,623 mi
Last recorded11,623 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBV 147S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 11,623 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 11,619 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 May 2006 11,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
Full Volkswagen Caravanette reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JBV 147S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravanette in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBV 147S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBV 147S?

You can check the full history of JBV 147S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JBV 147S registered?

JBV 147S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 17 May 1978.

Is JBV 147S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBV 147S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JBV 147S have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JBV 147S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.