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A678 XLG

1984 Volkswagen Campervan

Cream Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

194,448 mi
Last recorded194,448 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Campervan83,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA678 XLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 194,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 194,245 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 193,720 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 193,720 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 193,533 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 193,113 miles

Nearside Front Advise Corrosion to Outer sill but is not by a structual part

Offside Rear Advise side lamp slight interaction with Indicator

Pass 17 May 2016 192,715 miles

Offside Rear Advise slight interaction to side lamp

Pass 19 May 2015 192,269 miles

Advise slight movement in front Anti-roll-bar link D bushes.

Fail 19 May 2015 192,269 miles

Advise slight movement in front Anti-roll-bar link D bushes.

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 191,056 miles

Advise Slight binding to both rear wheels.

Advise slight movement in front steering rack bushes.

Advise slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F Steering rack.

Advise surface corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Fail 21 May 2014 191,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise Slight binding to both rear wheels.

Advise slight movement in front steering rack bushes.

Advise slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F Steering rack.

Advise surface corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Pass 10 May 2013 191,329 miles

Advise Handbrake Performance is only just acceptable at this time.

Advise play in N/S/F Upper ball joint.

Advise slight binding to both rear wheels.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 191,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Advise play in N/S/F Upper ball joint.

Advise slight binding to both rear wheels.

Pass 9 May 2012 19,015 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 19,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 189,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 189,758 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 189,290 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 189,026 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 14,390 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 14,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 207,467 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 207,467 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2006 207,084 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 207,084 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 229,097 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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A678 XLG is a 1984 Volkswagen Campervan in Cream with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 83,341 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A678 XLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A678 XLG registered?

A678 XLG is a 1984 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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