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XRH 165S

1978 Volkswagen Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,699 mi
Last recorded78,699 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRH 165S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 78,699 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 78,686 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 78,431 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 75,226 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 75,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion ande general repairs to under side

steering centre pin bush slight play

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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XRH 165S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XRH 165S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XRH 165S?

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What year was XRH 165S registered?

XRH 165S is a 1978 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is XRH 165S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRH 165S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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