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XFL 672T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,472 mi
Last recorded66,472 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFL 672T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 66,472 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced non prescribed areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2018 66,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing clips missing (5.1.1)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box area (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Near and Offside (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor and body mounts heavily corroded but not within a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,365 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,100 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,577 miles

O/S/F Jacking Point has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,491 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 65,489 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,433 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 65,433 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,989 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 64,609 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 64,609 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,479 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

n/s/r drive shaft boot split

Pass 23 Jul 2007 64,156 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 64,137 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 74,308 miles

battery insecure

extensive welding repairs too underside

temporary fuel cap fitted

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 672T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XFL 672T, 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 672T registered?

XFL 672T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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