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XGG 17S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

4,602 mi
Last recorded4,602 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGG 17S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 4,602 miles

Nearside Front track rod end greasy

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

number plate on body has no light source

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 30 May 2018 45,648 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam main beam on dip dip on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Nearside Front track rod end greasy

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

number plate on body has no light source

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,033 miles

all prescribed areas corroded

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

inner sills has light corrosion

rear wheel bearings has play

steering has slight free play

steering wheel cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2017 41,000 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x4 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all prescribed areas corroded

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

inner sills has light corrosion

rear wheel bearings has play

steering has slight free play

steering wheel cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2016 2,709 miles

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

all chassis corroded

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s o/s front inner and outer door steps corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

steering column has slight play in top bearing

Fail 15 Mar 2016 2,644 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s o/s front bump stops (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (8.2.2)

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

all chassis corroded

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s o/s front inner and outer door steps corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

steering column has slight play in top bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 1,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2015 1,459 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 280 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 280 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 99,961 miles

rear drive shaft boots split

Fail 26 Feb 2013 99,961 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

rear drive shaft boots split

Pass 23 Nov 2011 99,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 98,099 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 98,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 98,147 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 98,147 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 90,614 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 90,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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XGG 17S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 XGG 17S, 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 49 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 XGG 17S registered?

XGG 17S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 September 1977.

Is XGG 17S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGG 17S shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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