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LDT 856P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,157 mi
Last recorded39,157 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDT 856P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 38,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear bump stop split

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear bump stops split

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,688 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,675 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front outer track rod end gaiters split

drivers side seat belt webbing worn

horn poor

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in steering centre relay arm bush

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 2 Aug 2011 37,353 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front outer track rod end gaiters split

drivers side seat belt webbing worn

horn poor

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in steering centre relay arm bush

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both track rod end dust covers split

hand brake cables rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2010 37,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both track rod end dust covers split

hand brake cables rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,743 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 36,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 36,659 miles

Body filler in nearside rear outer sill suspension component mounting prescribed area

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front inner wheel arch has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Nearside front out rigger has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside front inner wheel arch has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside front out rigger has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside outer sill has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside sill to floor has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Fail 28 Apr 2008 36,655 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body filler in nearside rear outer sill suspension component mounting prescribed area

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front inner wheel arch has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Nearside front out rigger has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside front inner wheel arch has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside front out rigger has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside outer sill has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside sill to floor has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,014 miles

general corrosion to vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2007 35,989 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 34,999 miles

see vt32 693465496062

Fail 5 Apr 2006 34,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal spilt on edge

front brake pads low

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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LDT 856P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LDT 856P, 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.

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LDT 856P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 April 1976.

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