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LFG 867W

1980 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,647 mi
Last recorded51,647 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle52,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFG 867W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,647 miles

Brake pipe across front secuired with cable ties

Emmisions test failed in itiall on HC excessive on idle , repairs recommended

Front panel behind front bumper repaired with GRP

IMPORTANT ; rear of caravanett has in secure chil seats / restraints . the vehicle has OE mountings suggest fitting correct seat and restraints

Near side front floor pan weakened by corrosion and temporary underbody repairs carried out

Offside front floor pan . welded repair from top . underside in very poor condition and weld not protected from corrosion.

Offside rear sill area .heavily filled with body filler , suspect poor welded repair near suspension mount

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

Vehicle underbody in a general poor c orroded condition

offside end of front bumper repaired with cardboard and tape . bumper insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2007 51,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2006 47,925 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 47,925 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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LFG 867W is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,720 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LFG 867W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFG 867W registered?

LFG 867W is a 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is LFG 867W safe to buy?

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