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LGP 458K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,555 mi
Last recorded80,555 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGP 458K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 80,555 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 80,546 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit suplementary battery in nearside rear (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,770 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 79,297 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 79,284 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,399 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,867 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,344 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,065 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 75,451 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,063 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,353 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 73,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,808 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 71,468 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 71,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,757 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 69,757 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,102 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 68,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s sliding door does not open

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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LGP 458K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LGP 458K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LGP 458K registered?

LGP 458K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is LGP 458K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGP 458K shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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