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XCH 818S

1978 Volkswagen T2

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,015 mi
Last recorded24,015 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen T245,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCH 818S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 24,015 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 23,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 22,717 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 22,717 miles

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/f (3.5.1k)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s/f lower bar (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s/f lower bar (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2016 22,421 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 21,934 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 21,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,834 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,241 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,007 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 16,055 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 14,996 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 11,492 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 10,705 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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XCH 818S is a 1978 Volkswagen T2 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 45,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XCH 818S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XCH 818S registered?

XCH 818S is a 1978 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 17 May 1978.

Is XCH 818S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCH 818S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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