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XMH 412T

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,737 mi
Last recorded93,737 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMH 412T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,737 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 93,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,560 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,011 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 91,826 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 91,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside inner,nearside outer, & offside outer cv gaitersdeteriorated /taped over but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 18 Jun 2015 91,019 miles

nearside inner,nearside outer, & offside outer cv gaitersdeteriorated /taped over but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,252 miles

All 4 rear CV joint gaiters perished/deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,736 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 89,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,206 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 89,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 88,617 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 88,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,790 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 86,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 85,015 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 83,360 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 81,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front wheel arch corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2007 81,499 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front wheel arch corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2006 79,732 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 797,069 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

CORROSION EXISTS AT ALL FOUR CORNERS OF BODY AND BODY PANEOLS SHOW CORROSION

CORROSION IS EVIDENT AT O/S/F OUTER PANELS OUTSIDE 30CM FROM FROM CHASSIS FRONT RAILS

N/S/F INDICATOR SLIGHTLY FADED IN ORANGE COLOUR

O/S/F LOWER INNER PANEL HAS BEEN WELD REPAIRED AND COATED WITH UNDERSEAL - APPEARS SATISFACTORY

O/S/F OUTER SILL TO FLOOR PAN HAS BEEN REPAIRED

O/S/F SUBFRAME HAS BEEN REPAIRED

O/S/R HANDBRAKE HAS LOW EFFORT

WINDSCREEN SHOWS SOME WIPER SCRATCH MARKS

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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XMH 412T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XMH 412T, 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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XMH 412T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 26 September 1978.

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