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UWB 577S

1978 Volkswagen Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,627 mi
Last recorded96,627 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWB 577S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 96,627 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 96,627 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 96,406 miles

park brake reading down on nearside,advise investigate

Fail 4 Jul 2019 96,398 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

park brake reading down on nearside,advise investigate

Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,091 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slight advise new brake caliper

Fail 26 Jun 2018 96,091 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,689 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jun 2017 95,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,557 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 95,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 95,426 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 95,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2014 95,221 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 95,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,975 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

idle speed slightly high

rear brakes require adjustment

Fail 4 Jun 2013 94,975 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

idle speed slightly high

rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 21 Mar 2012 94,649 miles

Oil leak

slight end float in offside rear wheel

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Mar 2012 94,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

slight end float in offside rear wheel

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 94,202 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 93,800 miles

o/side front w/bearing has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2009 93,095 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 92,126 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 90,897 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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UWB 577S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UWB 577S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UWB 577S registered?

UWB 577S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is UWB 577S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWB 577S shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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