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XSO 904S

1978 Volkswagen Campervan

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

14,469 mi
Last recorded14,469 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Campervan29,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSO 904S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 14,469 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 14,387 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 14,383 miles

Emissions not tested equipment issue (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front steering dampner (slight misting of oil)

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 14,179 miles

Lower Steering component deformed but serviceable rubber connector perished (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 14,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Lower Steering component deformed but serviceable rubber connector perished (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 13,167 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 12,608 miles

Offside Rear TYRE STARTING TO PERISH/CRACK ON TREADS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 12,339 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2016 11,766 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 11,766 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2015 11,604 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 11,604 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 11,489 miles

o\s and n\s front ball joint boots split

Fail 1 Jul 2010 11,489 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joints slight wear and rubber gaiters split

Pass 22 Feb 2008 11,293 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 11,215 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 79,645 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 7,956 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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XSO 904S is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSO 904S, 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 XSO 904S registered?

XSO 904S is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is XSO 904S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSO 904S shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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