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LAS 422P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,512 mi
Last recorded73,512 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAS 422P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 73,512 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 69,831 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,211 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,147 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 69,076 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,712 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 68,712 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

nearside indicator flashes faster than the other side

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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LAS 422P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 LAS 422P, 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 50 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 LAS 422P registered?

LAS 422P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 May 1976.

Is LAS 422P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAS 422P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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