MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking rear drum (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front valance (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering valance holes and filled with expanding foam (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced middle chassis repaired but incomplete part missing (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Brake valve leaking slight misting (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule strong advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))
oil leak
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LCG 742L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 LCG 742L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LCG 742L registered?
LCG 742L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.
Is LCG 742L safe to buy?
The MOT history for LCG 742L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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