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LHB 428L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,732 mi
Last recorded38,732 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHB 428L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,732 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 38,732 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,405 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 37,405 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,146 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,998 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,944 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,836 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2010 26,834 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,119 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 16,265 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 16,259 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 7,661 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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LHB 428L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHB 428L, 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.

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What year was LHB 428L registered?

LHB 428L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is LHB 428L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHB 428L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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