MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,303 miAbove average mileage for this year
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underside undersealed restricting some view
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
underside undersealed restricting some view
N/S/F inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
n/s/f inner sill corroded but not within a pescribed area
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear seat belts not checked due to seats not being fitted
side dooer inop
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear seat belts not checked due to seats not being fitted
side dooer inop
Centre Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XWC 493L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XWC 493L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XWC 493L registered?
XWC 493L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 25 February 1973.
Is XWC 493L safe to buy?
The MOT history for XWC 493L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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