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LMA 287C

1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,795 mi
Last recorded11,795 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan49,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMA 287C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 11,795 miles

heavily undersealed-unable to fully check for corrosion to chassis and components

Fail 21 Oct 2015 11,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both track rod end boots on steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

heavily undersealed-unable to fully check for corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 11,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,523 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 11,523 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 11,468 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,707 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 10,707 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2006 9,082 miles

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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LMA 287C is a 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 49,273 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 LMA 287C, 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 61 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LMA 287C registered?

LMA 287C is a 1965 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 July 1965.

Is LMA 287C safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMA 287C shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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