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LDJ 546W

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,032 mi
Last recorded55,032 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDJ 546W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,032 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 55,032 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2009 51,993 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2009 51,993 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 45,515 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,758 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 42,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,457 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 40,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 546W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LDJ 546W, 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 546W registered?

LDJ 546W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is LDJ 546W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDJ 546W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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