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XVT 766S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,604 mi
Last recorded20,604 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVT 766S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 20,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly Deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly Deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 20,584 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly Deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly Deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,554 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tyre side wall starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre side wall starting to perish.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,714 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front both front tyres cracked/perished (aged)

Offside exterior door handle missing, can be opened from the inside however

Rear x2 rear facing seats have no seat belts

oil around brake master cylinder, pressurised brake system - no leaks found

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,170 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 18,170 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 16,361 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 14,369 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,205 miles

nearside washer jet not working

rust hole in offside rear wheel arch but not within 30cm of mounting

Pass 2 Aug 2011 89,334 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 76,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 76,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 55,126 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 55,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 3,486 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 3,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 1,023 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 1,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 98,926 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 96,337 miles

o/s/r drive shaft boot split.

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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XVT 766S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 XVT 766S, 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 XVT 766S?

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What year was XVT 766S registered?

XVT 766S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 March 1978.

Is XVT 766S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVT 766S shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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