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XCH 822S

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

321 mi
Last recorded321 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCH 822S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 321 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 98,534 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel beam welded repair and under sealed (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear chassis corroded by bumper fixings

Offside Rear rear chassis corroded by bumper fixing

advise all welded repairs under sealed

advise all welded repairs under sealed

Fail 4 Oct 2016 98,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,086 miles

Handbrake cable carriers badly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nsr sill has been welded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Osr sill has been welded

Rear brakes imbalane 22%

Fail 12 Jan 2013 98,086 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake cable carriers badly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nsr sill has been welded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Osr sill has been welded

Rear brakes imbalane 22%

Pass 21 Sep 2011 96,093 miles

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

Offside Front Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 96,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 93,964 miles

rear nearside brake pipe is not within supporting clip but is adequately supported

Fail 14 Sep 2010 93,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear nearside brake pipe is not within supporting clip but is adequately supported

all tyres have age cracks in sidewalls and tread but no chords exposed. strongly advise replacement despite reasonable tread present

Pass 3 Feb 2009 92,383 miles

radius arm signs of corrodsion

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

front axle n/s and o/s been welded

n/s jacking point signs of corrodsion

nearside front sidewall signs of cracking

nearside front step has slight corrodsion

offside front sidewall signs of cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2008 92,383 miles

Centre Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

PASS AND ADVISE N/S REAR CV BOOT SPLIT ,ALL PLASTIC SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS INSCURE , FRONT AXLE AS BEEN WELDED N/S & O/S , N/S & O/S REAR AXLE / RADIUS ARMS SIGNS OF CORRODSION, N/S JACKING POINT SIGNS OF CORRODSION, O/S TYRE CRACKS IN SIDE WALL

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2007 89,298 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 85,405 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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XCH 822S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 53,480 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XCH 822S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XCH 822S registered?

XCH 822S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 9 May 1978.

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