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XCU 808T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,814 mi
Last recorded48,814 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCU 808T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 48,814 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,610 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,605 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 45,517 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 45,513 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in multiple places (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,498 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 44,498 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,968 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,582 miles

'Jingling' noise eminating from nearside front wheel when rotated

'Scraping' noise eminating from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Fail 17 Jul 2013 41,582 miles

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

'Scraping' noise eminating from nearside rear wheel when rotated

'Jingling' noise eminating from nearside front wheel when rotated

Pass 17 May 2011 40,791 miles

Air hose fouling offside driveshaft

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 40,789 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air hose fouling offside driveshaft

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 39,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 39,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 38,222 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 36,808 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 May 2008 36,793 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,105 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 33,379 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 33,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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XCU 808T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XCU 808T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XCU 808T registered?

XCU 808T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is XCU 808T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCU 808T shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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