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LMA 596L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,343 mi
Last recorded15,343 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMA 596L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 15,343 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear nearside offside inner and outer cv boots deteriorated

corrosion to under body, steering and suspension components

Fail 17 Apr 2019 15,333 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to under body, steering and suspension components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 14,849 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear nearside offside tyre treads perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2018 14,849 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear nearside offside tyre treads perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2017 13,152 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak oil light pressure switch ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 13,152 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak oil light pressure switch ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 11,624 miles

Slight perishing in both the front and rear tyre treads

Pass 4 Nov 2014 10,755 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 596L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LMA 596L, 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 LMA 596L registered?

LMA 596L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 November 1972.

Is LMA 596L safe to buy?

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