MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,943 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
battery securing bracket close to terminals. advise a different solution.
Battery insecure at rear, secured with bungee cord. (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed Crocodile clips on both positive and negative terminals close to body. (1.9.2c)
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed front battery croc clips (1.9.2c)
Electrical wiring insecure various and many. (1.9.2a)
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam from main to dip cancel does not work. mains stays on. (1.7.4a)
Headlamp switch faulty main beam selection stays on intermittently (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative indicator works (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short negative at front battery (1.9.2b)
FRONT SEAT FIXINGS ARE POORLY FITTED. NO LOAD SPREADING WASHERS. NARROW BOLTS.
water hoses rubbing on steer coupling.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component insecure Fuel filler neck not attached (7.2.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E873 LBF is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 105,723 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E873 LBF, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E873 LBF registered?
E873 LBF is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 April 1988.
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