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XLO 495X

1982 Volkswagen TYPE2

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,462 mi
Last recorded29,462 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLO 495X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 29,462 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 28,874 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 28,870 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 28,495 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 28,384 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,066 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 27,850 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 27,848 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill next to chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle tube (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill next to chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill next to chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All four tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,149 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,231 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 27,231 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,231 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,231 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,231 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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XLO 495X is a 1982 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XLO 495X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XLO 495X registered?

XLO 495X is a 1982 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 13 May 1982.

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