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LJG 646P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

5,568 mi
Last recorded5,568 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJG 646P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 5,568 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 5,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 5,378 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 5,375 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all tyres old and perished with splitting in tread grooves and side walls

Pass 11 May 2015 118,664 miles

both outer sills badly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 118,664 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

both outer sills badly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 3,963 miles

all brake backing plates corroded

chassie and body corroded

floor corroded

slight damage to screen

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 3,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake backing plates corroded

chassie and body corroded

floor corroded

slight damage to screen

Pass 14 Feb 2013 3,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise there is a 25% imbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Fail 9 Feb 2013 3,889 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brakes noisy on application

there is a 38% imbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Pass 3 Sep 2010 2,975 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 2,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 2,912 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 2,910 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 2,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 1,767 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 99,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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LJG 646P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LJG 646P, 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 LJG 646P registered?

LJG 646P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1976.

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