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XTP 377L

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,504 mi
Last recorded134,504 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTP 377L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2012 134,504 miles

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2012 134,504 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2011 132,835 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 132,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 22 Jan 2010 131,646 miles

tyres perished

Fail 21 Jan 2010 131,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

tyres perished

Fail 24 Jul 2006 131,645 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 131,645 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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XTP 377L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 XTP 377L, 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 55 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 XTP 377L registered?

XTP 377L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is XTP 377L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTP 377L shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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