1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 2.0L Petrol · UBJ 973R
1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1977. Recorded mileage 34,361 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1977
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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UBJ 973R Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 34,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UBJ 973R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (UBJ 973R) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
UBJ 973R Mileage History
- 31/05/202226,924 mi
- 14/06/202327,677 mi+753 mi
- 14/06/202429,807 mi+2,130 mi
- 24/07/202431,292 mi+1,485 mi
- 07/08/202534,361 mi+3,069 mi
Average of roughly 2,334 miles per year across 5 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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