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C948 LOX

1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

228,913 mi
Last recorded228,913 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC948 LOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 228,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 228,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 227,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tca brackets corroded but not excessive yet.

front tca bushes showing signs of wear but no excessive movement in them

offside and nearside front steps corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 224,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 224,027 miles

has been welded and under silled

Fail 4 Nov 2011 224,027 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

has been welded and under silled

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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C948 LOX is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 74,141 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C948 LOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C948 LOX registered?

C948 LOX is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C948 LOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C948 LOX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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