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XWG 711T

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

24,253 mi
Last recorded24,253 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWG 711T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 24,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on nearside front body/cross member chalk marked

slight corrosion on nearside rear chassis/cross member chalk marked

Fail 23 Feb 2018 24,253 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on nearside front body/cross member chalk marked

slight corrosion on nearside rear chassis/cross member chalk marked

Pass 1 Mar 2017 22,304 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 22,300 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 20,955 miles

both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Jan 2016 20,950 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,085 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 18,107 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Nov 2012 16,763 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 16,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nsf headlight just passed test starting to deteriorate

oil leak from engine

slight play in osf/nsr wheel bearings

Pass 1 Nov 2011 14,551 miles

corrosion on front support panel, not affecting brakes or steering

oil leak from engine

slight movement in steering arm

Pass 9 Nov 2010 12,950 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 12,876 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Oct 2009 10,402 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Nov 2008 7,973 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 7,938 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 6,023 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 3,658 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 3,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

offside front wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering bush

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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XWG 711T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 53,480 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XWG 711T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was XWG 711T registered?

XWG 711T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 7 September 1978.

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