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XYJ 530T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,358 mi
Last recorded22,358 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYJ 530T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 22,358 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 22,332 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 21,740 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,790 miles

General underbody corrosion,and welding repairs have been carried out.

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

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 18,585 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 18,556 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,066 miles

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

main beam warning lamp on dash not working

nearside front suspension lower bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear axle tube badly corroded

this vehicle has had extensive weld repairs

Fail 29 Sep 2011 18,066 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

main beam warning lamp on dash not working

nearside front suspension lower bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear axle tube badly corroded

this vehicle has had extensive weld repairs

Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,697 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in front steering centre idler arm bushes

this vehicle has had extensive weld repairs

Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,257 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2009 17,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,278 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f steering arm slight play inner ball joint

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Fail 12 Jun 2008 16,257 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f steering arm slight play inner ball joint

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,570 miles

Both front and centre floors corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 12,700 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 12,685 miles

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

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

Rear vehicle body/sill areas (both sides.)corroded.

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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XYJ 530T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XYJ 530T, 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.

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What year was XYJ 530T registered?

XYJ 530T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is XYJ 530T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYJ 530T shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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