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XWU 621X

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,732 mi
Last recorded55,732 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWU 621X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 55,732 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 55,731 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2025 54,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 53,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 52,092 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 51,257 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (small one) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer wheel arch

Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 49,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small one (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded (not jagged)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 49,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small one (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded (not jagged)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 49,318 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,157 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 48,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,655 miles

Nearside Front TYRE RUN OFF ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE RUN OFF ON INNER EDGE

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 46,640 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings & outer sill rear arm mounting MARKED YELLOW (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front TYRE RUN OFF ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE RUN OFF ON INNER EDGE

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,642 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,304 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,519 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,040 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrossion around nearside front suspention leg to chassis

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Mar 2011 36,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

general corrossion around nearside front suspention leg to chassis

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,288 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 34,281 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,312 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,140 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hazard tell tail light dim

Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,554 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sills rusting

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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XWU 621X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,171 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 XWU 621X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XWU 621X?

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What year was XWU 621X registered?

XWU 621X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 February 1982.

Is XWU 621X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWU 621X shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XWU 621X have outstanding finance?

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