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XOW 24V

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,514 mi
Last recorded85,514 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOW 24V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 85,514 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,150 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,839 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,467 miles

Battery insecure

Offside rear inner sill coroded in excess

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,456 miles

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

Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure

Offside rear inner sill coroded in excess

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,482 miles

Number plate lamp missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,944 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Jun 2009 72,939 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,218 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 68,204 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,791 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 60,580 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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XOW 24V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XOW 24V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XOW 24V registered?

XOW 24V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is XOW 24V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOW 24V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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