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LGB 635V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,381 mi
Last recorded50,381 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGB 635V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 50,381 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 48,190 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 44,585 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 42,527 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 9,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 9,345 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 9,345 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs rusty

offside rear outrigger rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2013 9,345 miles

front brake discs rusty

offside rear outrigger rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,345 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 9,345 miles

both front brake discs rusty

brake pies to front flexis rusty

front number plate cracked

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear shocker damp

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

slight travel at handbrake

Pass 16 Aug 2007 5,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 4,994 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 4,993 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F chassis section holed outwith prescribed area

Pass 9 Aug 2005 4,842 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on o/s/f chassis leg

corrosion on o/s/r chassis outrigger

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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LGB 635V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 LGB 635V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LGB 635V registered?

LGB 635V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 August 1979.

Is LGB 635V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGB 635V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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