MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
both front outriggers have some corrosion
front & rear n/s tyres cracking on edge of outer treads
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
both front outriggers have some corrosion
front & rear n/s tyres cracking on edge of outer treads
both front outriggers have corrosion
front & rear tyres cracking on outside of treads
Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front & rear on edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)
both front outriggers have corrosion
front & rear tyres cracking on outside of treads
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
engine bay hinge insecure
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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XCU 21L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 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 XCU 21L, 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 XCU 21L registered?
XCU 21L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 July 1973.
Is XCU 21L safe to buy?
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