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XEE 403

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,656 mi
Last recorded96,656 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEE 403
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 96,656 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 96,176 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 96,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 94,689 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 92,528 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 90,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 87,629 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 87,427 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,047 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed x2

Fail 7 Jul 2017 86,032 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion above lower suspension at front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower wheel arch at rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,316 miles

corrosion on nearside front cab step

corrosion on offside front cab step

Fail 16 Apr 2015 80,316 miles

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

corrosion on nearside front cab step

corrosion on offside front cab step

Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,032 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,885 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 77,885 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,430 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 73,543 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,285 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 68,905 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,797 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 63,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 63,216 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front ferrule end slightly rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2005 61,286 miles

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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XEE 403 is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 115,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEE 403, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XEE 403 registered?

XEE 403 is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 August 1989.

Is XEE 403 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEE 403 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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