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LLF 840K

1972 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,279 mi
Last recorded15,279 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle68,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLF 840K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 15,279 miles

advised hole in front of osf seat

advised n sr wheel bearing slight play

advised nsr d shaft gaitor perished

advised slight play front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2012 15,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advised hole in front of osf seat

advised n sr wheel bearing slight play

advised nsr brake pipe slight corriosion

advised nsr d shaft gaitor perished

advised slight play front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 14,091 miles

advised engine oil leak

advised front tyres cracking side wall

advised nsr brake littel low on effort

advised rear drive shaft cv gaitor perished

advised slight binding rear brakes

Fail 7 Jul 2011 14,081 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

advised engine oil leak

advised front tyres cracking side wall

advised rear drive shaft cv gaitor perished

advised slight binding rear brakes

Pass 19 Oct 2006 10,672 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 10,660 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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LLF 840K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 68,603 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LLF 840K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LLF 840K?

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What year was LLF 840K registered?

LLF 840K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 March 1972.

Is LLF 840K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLF 840K shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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