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XMH 495T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,939 mi
Last recorded35,939 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMH 495T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,939 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Front and rear brake hoses deteriorated.

Reverse lights not working.

Slight play in suspension joints.

Fail 23 Jul 2018 35,939 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Front and rear brake hoses deteriorated.

Reverse lights not working.

Slight play in suspension joints.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in steering joints.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 35,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in steering joints.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 35,930 miles

CORROSION ON PARTS OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE.

O/S HEAD LAMP LENS FADED

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,918 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 35,918 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,623 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,530 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 35,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 35,019 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,019 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,789 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 34,789 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 34,126 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 34,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,733 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/s/f inner sill possibly repaired by fiberglass but cannot tell due to vehicle recently being re-sprayed

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Small chip in o/s/f headlight but doesn't affect beam image

Fail 27 Jul 2006 30,733 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Small chip in o/s/f headlight but doesn't affect beam image

o/s/f inner sill possibly repaired by fiberglass but cannot tell due to vehicle recently being re-sprayed

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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XMH 495T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 XMH 495T, 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 XMH 495T registered?

XMH 495T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 November 1978.

Is XMH 495T safe to buy?

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