MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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.
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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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