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XRO 889S

1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,506 mi
Last recorded21,506 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper24,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRO 889S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Outer floor pans corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 21,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Outer floor pans corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,956 miles

Floor pan outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Screen pillar corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,675 miles

Floor pan outer skin corroded

NSF wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSF inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 20,675 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Floor pan outer skin corroded

NSF wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSF inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2014 20,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all underside covers have corrosion not within 30cm of prescribed area

both front tyres in poor condition

offside front chassis outrigger corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 20 May 2014 20,116 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all underside covers have corrosion not within 30cm of prescribed area

both front tyres in poor condition

offside front chassis outrigger corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,846 miles

All tyres cracking

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF second floor skin corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 19,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

All tyres cracking

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF brake slightly binding

OSF second floor skin corroded

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,283 miles

O/S/F secondary floor holed

Fail 16 Apr 2012 19,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S/F secondary floor holed

Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,998 miles

holes inm floor pan but not within prescribed areas

Fail 1 Apr 2011

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

holes inm floor pan but not within prescribed areas

Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,987 miles

O/S floor pan holed

Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,749 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 15,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,355 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 14,355 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust heat sheids insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,275 miles

rear service brakes have imbalance

Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,200 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on inside

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

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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XRO 889S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XRO 889S, 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 XRO 889S registered?

XRO 889S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 20 March 1978.

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