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LAL 616W

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

24,330 mi
Last recorded24,330 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAL 616W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 24,330 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 23,899 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 23,899 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 22,499 miles

Rear Oil leak oil leaks under vehicle ()

Fail 3 May 2018 22,499 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Oil leak oil leaks under vehicle ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,639 miles

Nearside Rear inner drive shaft boot

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear inner drive shaft boot

Fail 20 Apr 2017 20,639 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear inner drive shaft boot

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear inner drive shaft boot

Pass 4 May 2016 17,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft constant velocity joint gator deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside chassis corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner constant velocity joint gator deteriorated

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside chassis corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 17,876 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft constant velocity joint gator deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside chassis corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner constant velocity joint gator deteriorated

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside chassis corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

general under vehicle and chassis corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 22,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

general under vehicle and chassis corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 22,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

general under-body and chassis has corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2014 22,702 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

general under-body and chassis has corrosion

Pass 2 May 2013 21,365 miles

rust under car

Fail 25 Apr 2013 21,365 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

rust under car

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,008 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,694 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,226 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,870 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,601 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

steering rack mount bushes slight play

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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LAL 616W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 LAL 616W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LAL 616W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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