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LGH 219T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

11,209 mi
Last recorded11,209 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 219T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 11,209 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 11,989 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 11,989 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 11,163 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 10,664 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 10,664 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 10,152 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 10,079 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 10,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 9,613 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 8,692 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 8,690 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 2,974 miles

all four jacking points have corrsion near mounts

nearside front floor cracked

offside seatbelt stalk cover broken

some corrsion in engine bay area

Fail 23 Oct 2007 2,522 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four jacking points have corrsion near mounts

nearside front floor cracked

offside seatbelt stalk cover broken

some corrsion in engine bay area

Pass 18 Oct 2006 97,475 miles

Offside front step bit corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2006 97,475 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2005 94,833 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 94,833 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front wheel bearings slightly niosey.

N/S/R C.V.jiont bolts loose onto hub.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R tyre bit perished.

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LGH 219T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 LGH 219T, 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.

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What year was LGH 219T registered?

LGH 219T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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