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LAB 531T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,356 mi
Last recorded40,356 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAB 531T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,356 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 40,356 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,358 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 40,358 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 40,356 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,358 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 40,356 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,356 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 40,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,356 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 40,356 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LAB 531T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 LAB 531T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAB 531T registered?

LAB 531T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 November 1978.

Is LAB 531T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAB 531T shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAB 531T have outstanding finance?

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