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XCE 858L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,614 mi
Last recorded91,614 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCE 858L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 91,614 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 90,002 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 88,860 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 88,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 87,559 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,016 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,102 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 85,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,391 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,649 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,565 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 73,710 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 70,450 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,578 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly deteriated

Fail 5 Sep 2012 67,578 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly deteriated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front disc slight worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,285 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 67,282 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

chassis and floor rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,744 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 65,664 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

nearside and offside upper ball joint dust covers split

rear of offside front wheel arch suspect inadequate repair

Fail 10 Feb 2007 65,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 64,499 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 64,454 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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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XCE 858L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 XCE 858L, 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 53 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 XCE 858L registered?

XCE 858L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 March 1973.

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The MOT history for XCE 858L shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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