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XLL 380S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,401 mi
Last recorded89,401 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLL 380S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 89,401 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 89,399 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 87,793 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 86,997 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 84,644 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,851 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 83,843 miles

Steering component casing not properly attached damper (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,971 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,974 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 77,971 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2016 74,931 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,688 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 69,545 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,113 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 61,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bolt loose on offside front suspension arm

Pass 20 May 2011 57,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 53,682 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 49,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 44,707 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyres tread worn uneven

Fail 19 May 2008 44,703 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyres tread worn uneven

Pass 25 May 2007 40,495 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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XLL 380S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 XLL 380S, 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 48 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 XLL 380S registered?

XLL 380S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is XLL 380S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLL 380S shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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