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XPE 535N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,334 mi
Last recorded19,334 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPE 535N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 19,334 miles

Front crossmember and body corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 18,958 miles

suspension components+front crossmember+panels corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 18,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspension components+front crossmember+panels corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 18,047 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

foot brake travel

front chassis cross member & apron corroding.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hand brake cables corrodeing

rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2013 15,890 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hand brake cables corrodeing

rear tyre side walls starting to perish.

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,784 miles

handbrake cables corroded,chassis members+panelling+suspension components corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2011 134,771 miles

slight brake binding nearside rear,chassis members+panelling+suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 124,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake cables wearing corroded,slight play in steering,front panels corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2010 124,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake cables wearing corroded,slight play in steering,front panels corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 114,461 miles

rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 Aug 2008 10,586 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering joints,front crossmember corroded,

Pass 7 Aug 2008 10,586 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front crossmember corroded,slight play in steering joints

Pass 16 Aug 2007 9,274 miles

slight play in ns steering swivels

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Aug 2006 5,225 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 5,195 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front axle has welded repairs on top of welded repairs

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Poor repairs to N/S/F outrigger

Poor repairs to O/S inner sill

Poor repairs to the rear crass member

Repairs carried out to O/S chassis leg have non-continuous seam welds around their perimeters

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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XPE 535N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 XPE 535N, 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 52 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 XPE 535N registered?

XPE 535N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 August 1974.

Is XPE 535N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPE 535N shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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