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XMO 478

1961 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,833 mi
Last recorded9,833 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1961 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMO 478
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2017 9,833 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 9,376 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 9,365 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 8,804 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 7,824 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 6,934 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 3,990 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 3,727 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 933 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 734 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 8 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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XMO 478 is a 1961 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,636 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 XMO 478, 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 65 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 XMO 478?

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What year was XMO 478 registered?

XMO 478 is a 1961 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 June 1961.

Is XMO 478 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMO 478 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XMO 478 have outstanding finance?

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