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XBW 862X

1982 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

6,232 mi
Last recorded6,232 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Caravan46,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBW 862X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 6,232 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 5,392 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 5,202 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 4,409 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 4,097 miles

Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both front (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both indicator and stop +side (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 4,097 miles

Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both front (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both indicator and stop +side (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 3,808 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 2,188 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 454 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel filler kneck seal split

Pass 7 Jul 2009 98,521 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s & o/s footwells corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2009 98,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s & o/s footwells corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 95,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 95,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 93,611 miles

Both rear radius arm brake pipes corroding

Offside front seat belt minor damage

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 12 Apr 2007 93,610 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Both rear radius arm brake pipes corroding

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside front sear belt minor damage

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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XBW 862X is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 46,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XBW 862X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XBW 862X?

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What year was XBW 862X registered?

XBW 862X is a 1982 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 27 April 1982.

Is XBW 862X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBW 862X shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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