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XOM 961T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,255 mi
Last recorded86,255 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOM 961T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,255 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 86,252 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,909 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside front inner doorstep not in prescribed area

Fail 24 Apr 2015 85,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside front inner doorstep not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,967 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f crossmember corroded

o/s/r chassis by engine crossbar corroded

vin plate not attached

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,109 miles

corossio to offside front crossmember

vin plate insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2013 84,087 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

vin plate not attached

Pass 6 Mar 2012 83,440 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 83,432 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 May 2010 82,641 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sills & offside front crossmember

Fail 14 May 2010 82,631 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to both rear inner sills & offside front crossmember

Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,752 miles

corrosion to offside front inner panel not in prescribed area

Fail 2 Apr 2009 81,752 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to offside front inner panel not in prescribed area

Fail 17 Mar 2009 81,747 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,658 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 80,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 79,585 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 76,355 miles

off side rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded water tank straps corroded advise attention

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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XOM 961T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 XOM 961T, 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 47 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 XOM 961T registered?

XOM 961T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is XOM 961T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOM 961T shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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