MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre perished / no cord visable at time of test
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge / outside centrel three quarters
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall /due to repair (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front tyre perished / no cord visable at time of test
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge / outside centrel three quarters
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XML 392T is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 36,208 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XML 392T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XML 392T registered?
XML 392T is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 November 1978.
Is XML 392T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XML 392T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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