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XCG 680V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,228 mi
Last recorded83,228 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCG 680V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 83,228 miles

Front door foot wells heavily corroded

Nearside Front headlight lens slight deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm / cracking and perishing

body heavily corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 83,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front door foot wells heavily corroded

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm / cracking and perishing

body heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 83,222 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

body corrosion

door foot wells corroded both front

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 83,222 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

body corrosion

door foot wells corroded both front

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,142 miles

both front door steps corroded

vehicle body corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 83,130 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

body work corroded

both front door steps corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,835 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,914 miles

Play in steering system

Unable to see pad thickness

Belts squeaking

N/S/F tyre perished

Fail 25 Mar 2011 81,914 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Belts squeaking

N/S/F tyre perished

Play in steering system

Unable to see pad thickness

Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,453 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 89,635 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 79,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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XCG 680V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 XCG 680V, 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 47 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 XCG 680V registered?

XCG 680V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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