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LFB 403K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,655 mi
Last recorded15,655 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFB 403K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 15,655 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 15,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 15,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 14,896 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 14,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

advise corrosion on rear floor

Fail 27 Jul 2022 14,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

advise corrosion on rear floor

Pass 21 Jul 2021 14,437 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor under rear seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 17 Aug 2020 14,172 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 14,171 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 13,245 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 13,244 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 11,752 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 11,752 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 10,496 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 9,747 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 8,775 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 8,166 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 8,153 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 7,852 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 7,109 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 5,392 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 5,392 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 4,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2009 4,146 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 315 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 95,831 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both sides rear outer sills and jacking points badly corroded †both sides underwing and front valence badly corroded †nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2007 95,831 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both sides rear outer sills and jacking points badly corroded. †both sides underwing and front valence badly corroded. †nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 91,675 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 88,672 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 88,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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LFB 403K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 LFB 403K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LFB 403K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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