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LHU 850P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,853 mi
Last recorded1,853 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHU 850P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 1,853 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 1,853 miles

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

Centre Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 18,536 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

chasis heavily undersealed

drivers sunvisor insecure but not affecting drivers view

offside front wheel slightly binding

rear crossmember holed but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 2 May 2013 1,853 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

chasis heavily undersealed

drivers sunvisor insecure but not affecting drivers view

offside front wheel slightly binding

rear crossmember holed but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 30 Mar 2011 1,024 miles

some corrosion throughout rear of vehicle not within prescribed areas

Pass 7 Jul 2009 99,866 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 99,488 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 99,438 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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LHU 850P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHU 850P, 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 LHU 850P registered?

LHU 850P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is LHU 850P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHU 850P shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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