MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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FRONR CROSS MEMBER HEAVILY PLATED UNDERSEALED.
NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED.
NEARSIDE FRONT METAL (COPPER) BRAKE PIPE FROM MASTER CYLINDER POORLY ROUTED FITTED.
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
ROAD TAX NOT DISPLAYED
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
UNDERSIDE (WELD REPAIRS) HEAVILY UNDERSEALED.
nearside rear light illumination dim.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FRONR CROSS MEMBER HEAVILY PLATED UNDERSEALED.
NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED.
NEARSIDE FRONT METAL (COPPER) BRAKE PIPE FROM MASTER CYLINDER POORLY ROUTED FITTED.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
ROAD TAX NOT DISPLAYED
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
UNDERSIDE (WELD REPAIRS) HEAVILY UNDERSEALED.
nearside rear light illumination dim.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
FRONT CROSS MEMBER HEAVILY PLATED UNDERSEALED.
HORN SWITCH ON OFFSIDE OF DASHBOARD
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT DIM.
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
REAR CROSS MEMBER HEAVILY CORRODED
ROAD TAX EXPIRED
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
UNDERSIDE CHASSIS SECTIONS HEAVILY WELDED (UNDERSEALED).
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
rear cross member corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XBF 236M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 XBF 236M, 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 52 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 XBF 236M registered?
XBF 236M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 March 1974.
Is XBF 236M safe to buy?
The MOT history for XBF 236M shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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