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LGM 178P

1976 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,917 mi
Last recorded91,917 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motorcaravan40,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGM 178P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,917 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 91,466 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,762 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,683 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 89,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced on dipped beam and main (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper and lower parts of suspension beam(all marked up) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,725 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f lower valance corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2015 88,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f lower valance corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 88,112 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper slightly smearing

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion starting in floors

Fail 5 Jul 2013 87,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion starting in floors

Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Van has many heavily undersealed repairs

Fail 18 Jul 2012 86,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Van has many heavily undersealed repairs

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Van has been extensively repaired in the past and is heavily under sealed

Fail 12 Jul 2011 86,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Van has been extensively repaired in the past and is heavily under sealed

Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 85,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,415 miles

clutch cable chaffing on front axle. play in n/s/f + o/s/f bottom ball joints.

oil leak. heavy corrosion on both front flexy pipe ferrals. corrosion to a hole in both front + n/s/r jacking points. corrosion to a hole o/s/r battery tray.

strong advise corrosion to a hole o/s/r chassis near bumpstop mounting.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 84,415 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 or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch cable chaffing on front axle. play in n/s/f + o/s/f bottom ball joints.

oil leak. heavy corrosion on both front flexy pipe ferrals. corrosion to a hole in both front + n/s/r jacking points. corrosion to a hole o/s/r battery tray.

strong advise corrosion to a hole o/s/r chassis near bumpstop mounting.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 84,064 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 84,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

All brake hose ends ferrule slight corroded

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 83,539 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 83,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

* Very slight freeplay in all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2006 82,565 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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LGM 178P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 40,919 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LGM 178P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LGM 178P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 13 February 1976.

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