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XFH 215S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

54,988 mi
Last recorded54,988 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFH 215S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 54,988 miles

corrosion front axle beam

corrosion front nearside outer sill

corrosion front offside belly pan

corrosion rear offside chassis ( engine bay)

Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,489 miles

Both nearside & offside front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush split & perished

Nearside Front inner & outer sills corroded but outside of perscribed area

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush split & perished

Nearside seatbelt slow to release from carrier

Offside Front inner & outer sills corroded but outside of perscribed area

Rear chassis crossmember corroded but outside of perscribed area

Fail 17 Aug 2018 52,487 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both nearside & offside front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush split & perished

Nearside Front inner & outer sills corroded but outside of perscribed area

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush split & perished

Nearside seatbelt slow to release from carrier

Offside Front inner & outer sills corroded but outside of perscribed area

Rear chassis crossmember corroded but outside of perscribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2017 51,072 miles

Front both front outer track rod end gaitors starting top split

both front and rear inner and outer sills coroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 13 Aug 2016 49,718 miles

corrosion front nearside cab floor

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion offside floor to sill

corrosion rear crossmember

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner wings

Fail 25 Jul 2016 49,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion front nearside cab floor

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion offside floor to sill

corrosion rear crossmember

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner wings

Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,671 miles

Front offside floor corroded

Rear crossmember corroded

Rear nearside and offside inner wings corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 46,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front offside floor corroded

Rear crossmember corroded

Rear nearside and offside inner wings corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 45,601 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion front offside belly pan

corrosion lower sliding door

corrosion offside and nearside inner sills

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside chassis

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner arches

Fail 7 May 2014 45,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion front offside belly pan

corrosion lower sliding door

corrosion offside and nearside inner sills

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside chassis

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner arches

Pass 1 May 2013 44,977 miles

Corrosion to N/S body.

Corrosion to both rear inner sills.

Crrosion to O/S/F floor.

N/S/F shocker lower bush split.

O/S/F tyre perished and cracked.

corrosion to N/S lower door step.

Fail 20 Apr 2013 44,964 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Corrosion to N/S body.

Corrosion to both rear inner sills.

Crrosion to O/S/F floor.

N/S/F shocker lower bush split.

O/S/F tyre perished and cracked.

corrosion to N/S lower door step.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 44,765 miles

CORROSION TO O/S/F FLOOR AND N/S/R INNER SILL.

N/S/F WHEEL TIGHT TO TURN.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,554 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 43,481 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

extensive corrosion to under side of vehicle not within persdribed area

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,400 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 40,264 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rust o/s front floor. o/s & n/s rearbody &front body. n/s rear shockabsorber cover insecure. some wearin steeringidler& reardraglink close to excess..

Pass 26 Aug 2008 353 miles

both rear & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges. slight play in steering idler. a lot of corrosion to under side of vehicle. some play at o/s front wheelbearing

Fail 19 Aug 2008 353 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges. slight play in steering idler. a lot of corrosion to under side of vehicle. some play at o/s front wheelbearing

Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,552 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 29,491 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,451 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 24,133 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play centre steering idler,corr front subframe both front wheel arches.severe corr n/s rear inner sill

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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XFH 215S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 XFH 215S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XFH 215S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1978.

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