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XBF 648M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,652 mi
Last recorded45,652 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBF 648M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 45,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to vehicle body

general underbody corrosion

Fail 1 May 2018 45,652 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to vehicle body

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 44,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,713 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,465 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,452 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,109 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle[all]

Fail 15 Aug 2011 41,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle[all]

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,721 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 130,760 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,011 miles

chassis has corrosion in non perscibed areas

Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,767 miles

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

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

excessive corrosion to various body and chassis parts

n/s rear chassis rail excessively corroded

o/s front shock absorber shroud broken

o/s rear chassis rail excessively corroded

play in steering pinion on front axle

Fail 19 Jul 2007 36,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

excessive corrosion to various chassis and body parts

n/s rear chassis rail excessively corroded

o/s fron t shock absorber shroud broken

o/s rear chassis rail excessively corroded

play in steering pinion on front axle

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,524 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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XBF 648M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 XBF 648M, 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 648M registered?

XBF 648M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is XBF 648M safe to buy?

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