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XUT 318S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,865 mi
Last recorded51,865 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUT 318S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 51,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 50,684 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,509 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 49,508 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 48,448 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 47,296 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,393 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 45,382 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 43,415 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 43,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 42,567 miles

n/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 20 Apr 2009 42,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion under battery

n/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,038 miles

Areas on underside of vehicle sealed / undersealed unable to check for corrosion

Front to rear fuel pipe secured by wire at time of test did not touch or foul anything at time of test

N/S & O/S outer floors corroding, N/S & O/S front doorsteps corroded, N/S & O/S front axle corroding,O/S/F doorstep corroding

N/S & o/S front outriggers corroding, N/S & o/s rear outriggers corroding

N/S/F headlamp slightly poor image aim O.K. at time of test

O/S/F seatbelt slight wear

Fail 2 Jul 2007 42,038 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front to rear fuel line secured by wire at time of test secure and not fouling anywhere

N/S & o/S front floors corroded, N/S & O/S front outer floors to sills corroded, N/S & O/S rear outer floors corroded, N/S & O/S front doorsteps corroded, O/S/f outrigger corroded, N/S/R outrigger corroded, not

N/S Rear brake drum back plate damp no leaks at time of test

N/S/F headlamp slightly poor image aim O.K. at time of test

N/S/F outrigger corroding

O/S/F seatbelt slightly worn

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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XUT 318S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 XUT 318S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XUT 318S?

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What year was XUT 318S registered?

XUT 318S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is XUT 318S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUT 318S shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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