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XOU 304T

1978 Volkswagen Campervan

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,832 mi
Last recorded16,832 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Campervan29,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOU 304T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 16,832 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 16,795 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 16,552 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,510 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside outer drive shaft joint insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2014 16,165 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 16,155 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 15,344 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 15,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 73,379 miles

Centre steering pivot bush has slight play

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine bay cables poorly routed & secured

Hand brake performance slightly poor & travel slightly long

N/S head lamp lens cracked

No rear fog lamp fitted

O/S throttle linkage not fully secured

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in N/S/R wheel bearing / hub

Reverse lights not working

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Sep 2011 73,379 miles

Centre steering pivot bush has slight play

Corrosion inside O/S/R arch at rear

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Light corrosion to N/S outer sill

N/S reverse light not working

Nail in O/S/R tyre

No rear fog lamp fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Screen wipers poor

Fail 2 Sep 2011 73,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre steering pivot bush has slight play

Corrosion inside O/S/R arch at rear

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Light corrosion to N/S outer sill

N/S reverse light not working

Nail in O/S/R tyre

No rear fog lamp fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Screen wipers poor

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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XOU 304T is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 29,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XOU 304T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was XOU 304T registered?

XOU 304T is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 27 November 1978.

Is XOU 304T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOU 304T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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