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XMB 792J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,658 mi
Last recorded5,658 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMB 792J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 5,658 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 5,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft likely to become detached All Bolts Loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached All Bolts Loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 5,422 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 4,792 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 4,235 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 4,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 3,593 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 2,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 1,968 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in all wheel bearings

under vehicle corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 1,269 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 May 2016 351 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 21 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 21 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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XMB 792J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 XMB 792J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XMB 792J?

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What year was XMB 792J registered?

XMB 792J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is XMB 792J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMB 792J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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