1977 VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN2.0L Petrol

The most recent test on 25 May 2022 returned a pass at 43,541 miles with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle in a nominally roadworthy state at that point. The short interval between tests shows a stable trend rather than a worsening fault pattern, as the prior failure on 20 May 2022 at 43,540 miles carried no listed defects and was resolved within five days. The recorded mileage of 43,541 over roughly 49 years equates to about 889 miles per year, confirming exceptionally light use for a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan. The entire MOT history spans just 1 mile between the May 2022 failure and pass, with no earlier entries supplied, so the record is too sparse to reveal accumulation trends or long-term storage gaps. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person for age-related corrosion on chassis members and outriggers, as structural integrity is not evidenced by a clean 2022 test alone. The undocumented failure with no defects suggests an administrative or unrecorded mechanical check rather than a resolved fault, so verify brake operation, suspension bushes, and exhaust condition before purchase. Given the low annual mileage and five-year gap to today's date of 8 July 2026, rubber components, brake calipers, and fuel lines may have degraded through standing. Confirm the current MOT status and carry out a physical inspection of tyres, wheel cylinders, and underbody rust.