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LHU 941L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,386 mi
Last recorded16,386 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHU 941L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 16,386 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 16,384 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 16,232 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 16,232 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 14,557 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 13,092 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 13,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,127 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe lightly pitted

Fail 7 Apr 2011 11,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear metal brake pipe lightly pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,240 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 9,967 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 9,950 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 9,930 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 302 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 99,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres and nsf tyre perished osr tyre has a nail in

oil leak

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 941L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LHU 941L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LHU 941L?

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What year was LHU 941L registered?

LHU 941L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is LHU 941L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHU 941L shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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