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LFL 95L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,909 mi
Last recorded64,909 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFL 95L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 64,909 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 64,209 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,119 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,857 miles

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Feb 2022 61,823 miles

Complete underside heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and holed rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and holed rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 61,822 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stops working when side light switched on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indictor on (4.2.3 (c))

Complete underside heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and holed rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and holed rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 57,960 miles

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2nd from rear crossmember corroded around where heat tube goes through (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front panel understep / bottom wing corroded holed non structural

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

panel at top of front crossmember corroded / holed non structural

Pass 6 Feb 2020 57,959 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2nd rear crossmember corroded around heat tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

front panel at top of front crossmember corroded holed .not structural

Fail 6 Feb 2020 57,958 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2nd rear crossmember corroded around heat tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

front panel at top of front crossmember corroded holed .not structural

Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,251 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2nd crossmember near rear corroded where heat tubes pass through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger corroded + holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 50,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg excessively corrode holed around mounting area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2nd crossmember near rear corroded where heat tube passes through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger corroded + holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroded holed near engine mount bar fixing

Pass 21 Mar 2018 36,270 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 36,269 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both side lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,309 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 147,527 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 126,741 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 126,708 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,687 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 36,677 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 96,880 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 96,879 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 95,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Unable to properly check underbody of vehicle because of heavy underseal.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 95,056 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

unable to properly check underneath the vehicle because of heavy underseal.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 93,845 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs corroded outer face

Fail 14 Dec 2011 93,845 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs corroded outer face

Pass 26 Sep 2008 93,354 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 93,349 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 92,383 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 92,381 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 92,375 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

battery light stays on

nearside rear back plate deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber damp with oil

starter motor held on with one bolt

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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LFL 95L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 LFL 95L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LFL 95L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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