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LLL 229V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

92,438 mi
Last recorded92,438 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLL 229V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,438 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 92,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2017 92,431 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure air in system? (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by chassis plates not fully welded and coming off (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis plates not fully welded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak very bad oil leak from engine ()

Steering system slightly tight new steering box? (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion on floor area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,195 miles

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 92,195 miles

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 92,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 92,194 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside and interior obligatory mirrors missing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LLL 229V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 LLL 229V, 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 46 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 LLL 229V registered?

LLL 229V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 February 1980.

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