1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.6L Petrol · UTW 438R
1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1972. Recorded mileage 84,052 miles. MOT valid until 28/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1972
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 1584cc
UTW 438R Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 84,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
UTW 438R Mileage History
- 25/10/202183,865 mi
- 18/10/202283,928 mi+63 mi
- 26/10/202384,002 mi+74 mi
- 24/10/202484,008 mi+6 mi
- 17/10/202584,052 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 47 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
UTW 438R 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 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (UTW 438R) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (UTW4 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as UTW438R.