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XOU 397T

1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

28,042 mi
Last recorded28,042 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper24,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOU 397T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 28,042 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 28,037 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 25,807 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 25,797 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,656 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 3 Oct 2014 24,642 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2013 23,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 23,151 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 21,532 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,395 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 19,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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XOU 397T is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 24,636 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 Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XOU 397T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XOU 397T registered?

XOU 397T is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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