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XLR 633S

1978 Volkswagen Multivan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

5,513 mi
Last recorded5,513 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Multivan26,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLR 633S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 5,513 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 5,497 miles

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

engine oil leak

front nearside brake pipe is corroded

front nearside tyre is worn

front offside brake pipe is corroded

wipers will need attention

Fail 4 Apr 2017 5,494 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front brake brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

f/o/s tyre worn & on the limit

wiper park position will need attention

Pass 13 Apr 2016 4,501 miles

hand brake travel will need attention

wiper park position will need attention

Fail 12 Apr 2016 4,501 miles

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

hand brake travel will need attention

wiper park position will need attention

Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,380 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

r/o/s brake back plate damaged

steering free play will need attention

vehicle under side is very corroded

wipers will need attention

Fail 16 Apr 2015 34,380 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

r/o/s brake back plate damaged

steering free play will need attention

vehicle under side is very corroded

wipers will need attention

Pass 25 Mar 2014 2,087 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 2,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 99,687 miles

wiper park position may need attention

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 99,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

wiper park position may need attention

Pass 22 Mar 2011 96,572 miles

Both front steel brake pipes corroded

Both rear side lights will soon need attention dim

Front brake pads will soon need attention

Front valance corroded

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

Steering columb lower coupling deteriorated and will soon need attention

Underside of the vehical very corroded and front suspension asemblys have been repaired

Fail 22 Mar 2011 96,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front steel brake pipes corroded

Both rear side lights will soon need attention dim

Front brake pads will soon need attention

Front valance corroded

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

Steering columb lower coupling deteriorated and will soon need attention

Underside of the vehical very corroded and front suspension asemblys have been repaired

Pass 16 Feb 2010 95,511 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 94,279 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 94,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 91,413 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 89,590 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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XLR 633S is a 1978 Volkswagen Multivan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 26,378 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XLR 633S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XLR 633S registered?

XLR 633S is a 1978 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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