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XAN 810T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

6,758 mi
Last recorded6,758 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAN 810T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 6,758 miles

front brakes binding but not excessive yet.

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 18 Apr 2018 6,758 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brakes binding but not excessive yet.

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2017 5,850 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2017 5,847 miles

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

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

corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 3,894 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 2,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion throughout vehicle

hole in nearside outer sill not structural

Fail 9 Apr 2015 2,280 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion throughout vehicle

hole in nearside outer sill not structural

Pass 10 Feb 2014 64 miles

nearside rear heat exchanger broken

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split

very slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Feb 2014 64 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear heat exchanger broken

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split

very slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 98,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 96,001 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 96,000 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear outer cv gaiter split

Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,597 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 95,597 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 94,352 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 93,324 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 92,180 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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XAN 810T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAN 810T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAN 810T registered?

XAN 810T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 September 1978.

Is XAN 810T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAN 810T shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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