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XLJ 590X

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1913cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

196,514 mi
Last recorded196,514 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 590X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,913cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 196,514 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2016 196,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2015 195,359 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 195,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 193,954 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both sides rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Jul 2014 193,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both sides rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2013 193,461 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 30 May 2012 192,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre underflatted

o/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/f tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2008 192,173 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 192,172 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 190,679 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 190,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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XLJ 590X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,913cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,171 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 XLJ 590X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XLJ 590X registered?

XLJ 590X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is XLJ 590X safe to buy?

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