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XDO 98T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

40,658 mi
Last recorded40,658 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDO 98T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 40,658 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 40,347 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 40,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 40,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 39,729 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 39,121 miles

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity deteriorated (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 39,121 miles

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity deteriorated (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 38,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Jun 2021 38,638 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 38,181 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 38,181 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak not reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position (4.3.3 (b))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 38,126 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifolds (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber mount /axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trainling arm mount to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

O/s/f tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 33,564 miles

N/S/R brake noisey

Play in rear wheel bearings

Play in steering linkage / box

Rear shock bushes perished

Fail 29 Mar 2017 33,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R brake noisey

Oil leak

Play in rear wheel bearings

Play in steering linkage / box

Rear shock bushes perished

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,270 miles

Front Axel corroded and been badly welded

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

Rear axel corroded on O/S

Pass 25 Apr 2015 30,141 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 30,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,174 miles

engine oil leaks

offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 26 Apr 2014 28,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine oil leaks

offside rear shock absorber damp

play in steering

Pass 12 May 2011 22,972 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,161 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 27 May 2009 139,304 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 139,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 13,655 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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XDO 98T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XDO 98T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XDO 98T registered?

XDO 98T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 13 October 1978.

Is XDO 98T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDO 98T shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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