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XMC 806N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,958 mi
Last recorded2,958 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMC 806N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 2,958 miles

Engine oil leak

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2017 2,958 miles

Engine oil leak

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

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 1,495 miles

Offside rear engine mount bush is deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 1,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Both sides (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front cross member in three places (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear engine mount bush is deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,563 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brakes spongy

offside rear lower arch corroaded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 98,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brakes spongy

offside rear lower arch corroaded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,819 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 93,800 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 93,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise slight play in steering joints and slight cracking in rubber disc,r/o/s handbrake,advise corrosion on chassis and brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2007 93,579 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 93,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 93,306 miles

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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XMC 806N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 XMC 806N, 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 52 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 XMC 806N registered?

XMC 806N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 August 1974.

Is XMC 806N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMC 806N shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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