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XCK 610V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,600 mi
Last recorded84,600 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCK 610V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 84,600 miles

park brake efficiency only just meets requirements (16%)

Pass 17 Oct 2024 82,751 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 82,389 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,674 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,832 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 79,792 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front flexible brake pipe loose

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all hazard lights inoperative

steering pivot bush has slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension arm bracket just rubs bump stop when suspension goes down.

Pass 14 May 2019 79,277 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arms, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close!, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre steering pivot worn and has slight play.

Pass 24 May 2018 78,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corroded and holed at n/s front but not a prescribed area.

gearknob insecure.

steering column has slight movement at upper attachment point.

steering has slight play at centre pivot point.

Fail 22 May 2018 78,805 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stuff hanging off mirror, (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured various in engine bay, (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corroded and holed at n/s front but not a prescribed area.

gearknob insecure.

steering column has slight movement at upper attachment point.

steering has slight play at centre pivot point.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,442 miles

slight play in steering pivot

Pass 6 May 2016 78,002 miles

front brake discs corroded.

slight play in steering idler

vehicle ride height has been lowered

Fail 3 May 2016 77,999 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brake discs corroded.

slight play in steering idler

vehicle ride height has been lowered

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,546 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.

UNABLE TO CHECK FRONT DRAG LINK END DUE TO UNDER TRAY FITTED.

VEHICLE HAS LOWERED SUSPENSION.

n/s/f wheelbearing has slight play

track rod end gaiters perished but stopping ingress of dirt etc

Fail 23 Apr 2015 77,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.

UNABLE TO CHECK FRONT DRAG LINK END DUE TO UNDER TRAY FITTED.

VEHICLE HAS LOWERED SUSPENSION.

Pass 2 May 2014 77,210 miles

front brake hoses held on by jubilee type clips but secure at time of test

general corrosion all over vehicle underneath

slight play in rear wheel bearings

towbar has been removed

Fail 29 Apr 2014 77,199 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

general corrosion all over vehicle underneath

front brake hoses held on by jubilee type clips but secure at time of test

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Jun 2013 77,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension bushes and shock absorber bushes perished

brake servo corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 75,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,834 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 73,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 70,895 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 70,895 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 70,764 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides cab floors corroded holed

both sides camper steps corroded

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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XCK 610V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 XCK 610V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XCK 610V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 January 1980.

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