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LJK 285L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,974 mi
Last recorded25,974 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJK 285L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,974 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 25 Apr 2017 25,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2016 25,102 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 23,958 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 23,053 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,880 miles

rear door modified as not to open

sills very rusty

door skins very rusty

play in steering

rear area full making access difficult

underside of vehicle very rusty all in poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2009 20,878 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

door skins very rusty

play in steering

rear area full making access difficult

rear door modified as not to open

sills very rusty

underside of vehicle very rusty all in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,639 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 16,639 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2006 16,595 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres cracking, but not showing cords.

both sides outer sill's/floor areas weak with corrosion.

both sides rear outer driveshaft boots split.

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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LJK 285L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LJK 285L, 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 LJK 285L registered?

LJK 285L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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