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LAX 151D

2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

24,845 mi
Last recorded24,845 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAX 151D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 24,845 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,551 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,243 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 24,178 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 22,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight cracks to steering wheel

Fail 26 Jun 2017 22,395 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,300 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 21,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 19,654 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 18,854 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

passenger wiper not clearing screen

Fail 27 Apr 2013 18,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

passenger wiper not clearing screen

Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,290 miles

both rear lower shock absorber bushes slightly deteriating

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front chassis has a repair thats not fully welded and is not in any prescribed area

slight play in both front kingpins

Fail 12 Apr 2011 17,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear lower shock absorber bushes slightly deteriating

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front chassis has a repair thats not fully welded and is not in any prescribed area

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,039 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 15 Feb 2010 16,039 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,713 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 14,698 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LAX 151D is a 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 54,197 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 LAX 151D, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LAX 151D registered?

LAX 151D is a 2009 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 February 2009.

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