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XAO 684S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

57,630 mi
Last recorded57,630 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAO 684S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,630 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 57,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven Low output (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,604 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Surface corrosion in several areas on the underside of the vehicle

Surface corrosion on the bodywork

Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,421 miles

Oil leak

Several areas of corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

strong smell of petrol in engine bay

Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,882 miles

Oil leaks

Nearside door holed and corroded

Rear tyres worn close to the limit

Surface corrosion on the chassis and suspension components

Fail 8 Aug 2012 52,277 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,277 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,139 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 50,129 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

pasenger seat and seat belt missing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,189 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 49,185 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 49,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

general underbody rusting

Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,672 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

offside outer body sill holed holed

rear cross member very rusty but not within a prescribed area

steering system slightly rough

underside of vehicle in poor condition a lot of rust but not within a prescribed area

Fail 30 Jun 2009 44,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

general underbody rusting,rear cross member rusted & holed.outer cills rotted

n/s/r tyre starting to perish & crack

Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,318 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

general underbody rusting rear cross member holed

rear fog light not working?

Fail 4 Jul 2008 42,317 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

general underbody rusting rear cross member holed

n/s/r drive shaft inner & outer gaiters split

rear fog light not working?

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,088 miles

general underbody rusting to all parts

n/s/r drive shaft inner & outer rubber gaiters splitting

rusting to boot lid & steps & wheel arches

Fail 11 Jul 2007 41,088 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

n/s/r drive shaft inner & outer gaiters split/play in shaft?

rusting to outer body work & steps,boot lid

under body rusting to all parts,rear engine bay rear panel rusted & holed

Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,875 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

general under body rusting to all parts,rear cross member very rusty with small holes

Fail 12 Jul 2006 35,872 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

general under body rusting.

n/s/f door step

o/s/f out rigger holed

rear engine bay cross member very rusty with small holes

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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XAO 684S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XAO 684S, 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.

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What year was XAO 684S registered?

XAO 684S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 May 1978.

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