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XRN 278V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,085 mi
Last recorded91,085 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRN 278V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 91,085 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,170 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 90,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,623 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 89,620 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor pan (3.3.A.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall heavily cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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XRN 278V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 XRN 278V, 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 46 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 XRN 278V registered?

XRN 278V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 March 1980.

Is XRN 278V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRN 278V 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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