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LGY 254P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,782 mi
Last recorded15,782 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGY 254P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 15,782 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 15,772 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 15,751 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front axle corroded through on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill repair not seam welded on inner edge (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill repair not seam welded on inner edge + additional corrosion repair required in same area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 15,332 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 15,105 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 14,390 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 13,776 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 13,054 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,820 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 907 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 7,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion in front inner panel behind front bumper

corrosion in offside front outrigger

Pass 14 Jan 2013 6,369 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 6,083 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Off side rear brake drum lose on hub.

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 3,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 2,462 miles

Both outer middle sill/steps corrode.

Off side rear jacking point starting to corrode.

Fail 11 May 2009 2,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both outer middle sill/steps corrode.

Off side rear jacking point starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 994 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s manifold nut missing

o/s/ visor clip missing

o/s/r backing plate deterating

Pass 14 Mar 2007 99,949 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 98,849 miles

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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LGY 254P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 LGY 254P, 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 50 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 LGY 254P registered?

LGY 254P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 January 1976.

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