1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.6L Petrol · EFO 314W
1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 1978. Recorded mileage 22,545 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EFO 314W Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2024
- 22,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EFO 314W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (EFO 314W) between November 2024 and November 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
EFO 314W Mileage History
- 06/11/202422,545 mi
- 07/11/202422,545 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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