MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,602 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
rear drive shaft boots split
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
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
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)
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?
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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.
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