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XGF 972W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,821 mi
Last recorded93,821 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGF 972W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,821 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,420 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 90,349 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 90,349 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 88,219 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 88,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,483 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 86,386 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 86,386 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 86,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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XGF 972W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,618 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 XGF 972W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XGF 972W registered?

XGF 972W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 March 1981.

Is XGF 972W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGF 972W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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