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XFL 668T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,591 mi
Last recorded83,591 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFL 668T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 83,591 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 82,973 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell tale inoperative

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 80,976 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 80,969 miles

Brake valve leaking compensator valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.50 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,891 miles

entire underside of vehicle is covered in underseal

Fail 14 Feb 2019 76,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

entire underside of vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 12 Feb 2018 75,018 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,047 miles

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

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

all underside of vehicle is heavily under sealed obscuring the inspection

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Fail 21 Mar 2017 73,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

all underside of vehicle is heavily under sealed obscuring the inspection

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,341 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 71,334 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,082 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 68,082 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,065 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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XFL 668T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XFL 668T, 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.

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What year was XFL 668T registered?

XFL 668T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is XFL 668T safe to buy?

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