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XAH 299H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,778 mi
Last recorded65,778 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAH 299H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,778 miles

Nearside Front step corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front corroded in inner wheel arch not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 65,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front step corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front corroded in inner wheel arch not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,506 miles

N/s/f step corroded but not within a prescribed area

N/s/r whell slightly tight to rotate

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/f inner arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Jun 2014 65,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2013 64,241 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,567 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,414 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,649 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,657 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 60,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyre sidre walls have minor cracking

headlamp tell tail not working

oil leak from engine area

slight noise from steerin box

Pass 24 Nov 2005 55,472 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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XAH 299H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAH 299H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XAH 299H registered?

XAH 299H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is XAH 299H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAH 299H shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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