1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.6L Petrol · VPC 769S
1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/03/1978. Recorded mileage 52,061 miles. MOT valid until 19/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 1584cc
VPC 769S Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 52,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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VPC 769S Mileage History
- 17/05/202452,050 mi
- 11/06/202452,054 mi+4 mi
- 17/03/202652,059 mi+5 mi
- 20/03/202652,061 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VPC 769S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (VPC 769S) between May 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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