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XST 33L

1989 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,553 mi
Last recorded9,553 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van118,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXST 33L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 9,553 miles

signs of filler to body & cab area not able to fully inspect

Fail 22 May 2017 9,550 miles

Headlamp switch faulty dip and main wrong way (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

signs of filler to body & cab area not able to fully inspect

Pass 23 May 2016 9,545 miles

signs of filler to body and cab area not able to fully inspect benefit given to presenter

Fail 23 May 2016 9,544 miles

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

drivers door can be opened from inside but not main lever small lever does

signs of filler to body and cab area not able to fully inspect benefit given to presenter

Pass 27 May 2015 9,535 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,534 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

use of filler in body & cab area unable to fully inspect benfit given to prsenter

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 9,531 miles

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

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

genral body repairs unable to gauge quaity to to coverage

Pass 27 May 2011 9,529 miles

exstensive body repairs have been carried out unable to gauge quality of repair due to suspected use of filler and undersill. benifit given to presentor

slight dampness around steering box no leaks found

Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,502 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

dampness stering box no leak found in test

extensive body repairs carried out unable to gauge quality of repairs due to use of filler & undersill.benifit given to presenter

n/s/r brake union not fully tighterned just meets requirements

o/s inner brake pipe no clip found may not have oine benifit given to presenter

Fail 15 Jun 2010 9,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

dampness stering box no leak found in test

extensive body repairs carried out unable to gauge quality of repairs due to use of filler & undersill.benifit given to presenter

n/s/r brake union not fully tighterned just meets requirements

o/s inner brake pipe no clip found may not have oine benifit given to presenter

Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,484 miles

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

filler used in frontfloor & front wheel arches,heavy use of undersill under vechile on chassis & floor inspsction hard to gauge but seems o/k

this test was done again as advices were not printed on test no. 294143969434

Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,484 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 9,484 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

filler used in front floor & front wheel arches heavy use of underseal under vechile on chassis & floor. inspection hard to gauge but seems o/k

Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,484 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

filler used in front floor & front wheel arches heavvy use of undersill under vechile on chassis & floor also filler rear arches & sills proper inspection hard to gauge

o/s/r drive shaft gaitor u/s

noise from n/s/r wheel not bearing needs further investigation

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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XST 33L is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 118,930 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 XST 33L, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XST 33L registered?

XST 33L is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is XST 33L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XST 33L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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