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LMD 557C

1965 Volkswagen Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,244 mi
Last recorded46,244 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMD 557C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 46,244 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,180 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,145 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 45,686 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,111 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 45,111 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front chassis heavily corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,411 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 44,405 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,920 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,545 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 42,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,448 miles

slight fluxuation front brakes

slight movement offside front hub area

Pass 23 Aug 2005 41,445 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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LMD 557C is a 1965 Volkswagen Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LMD 557C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 61 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LMD 557C registered?

LMD 557C is a 1965 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 25 February 1965.

Is LMD 557C safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMD 557C shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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