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LDJ 545W

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,565 mi
Last recorded59,565 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDJ 545W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 59,562 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength plus step mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 56,911 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 56,898 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,153 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 54,018 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 54,018 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 50,762 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 50,757 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,539 miles

slight wear in steering idler

Fail 24 Jun 2016 49,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure arm insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed no visible sign of any VIN no on vehicle (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,982 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,654 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 46,971 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,257 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,769 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 40,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 38,919 miles

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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LDJ 545W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LDJ 545W, 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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What year was LDJ 545W registered?

LDJ 545W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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