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XFH 552M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,780 mi
Last recorded56,780 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFH 552M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,780 miles

Nearside Front front anti roll bar rubber starting to split

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 56,780 miles

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

Nearside Front front anti roll bar rubber starting to split

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,579 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 56,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 17 Jan 2014 56,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,344 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,131 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,245 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 55,244 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,449 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 54,449 miles

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,002 miles

corrosion in nearside front inner wing(not structural)

exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

offside front headlamp lens cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,246 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 53,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,369 miles

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

non obligatory fog light not working

Fail 27 Jan 2006 52,368 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

non standard rear fog light not working

o/s/f headlamp lens cracked

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 552M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 552M, 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 52 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 XFH 552M registered?

XFH 552M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is XFH 552M safe to buy?

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