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LMT 385K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,717 mi
Last recorded45,717 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMT 385K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 45,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

general vehicle condition is showing signs of heavy corrosion.

Pass 19 May 2020 44,955 miles

general vehicle condition is showing signs of heavy corrosion.

slight free play in both n/s and o/s front wheel bearings.

various oil leaks.

Fail 23 Mar 2020 44,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight free play all 4 wheel bearings.

various oil leaks.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,050 miles

battery insecure advise securing down.

front washers low on pressure (water only just hitting screen)

slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.

slight free play o/s/f wheel bearing.

various oil leaks engine area.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,925 miles

all 4 tyres age cracked/perished.

o/s/r outer cv boot starting to split/perish.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 42,925 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both fronts. (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres age cracked/perished.

o/s/r outer cv boot starting to split/perish.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,829 miles

all 4 tyres and valves starting to crack/perish.

signs off corrosion to vehicle underside o/s/f. (yellow chalk)

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,387 miles

N/S & O/S rear wheel arch front sections at floor starting to corrode

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,017 miles

corrosion floor

corrosion rear bumper mounts

corrosion rear inner wheel archs

Fail 10 Feb 2015 41,017 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion floor

corrosion rear bumper mounts

corrosion rear inner wheel archs

Fail 14 Jul 2014 41,016 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion floor

corrosion n/s sill

corrosion rear bumper mounts

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,385 miles

uunder body very rusty all over

Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,801 miles

corossion front valance

corossion o/s floor and sill

corossion rear inner sill

Fail 16 Jul 2012 39,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corossion front valance

corossion o/s floor and sill

corossion rear inner sill

Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,299 miles

under body corossion

Fail 6 Jul 2011 39,299 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body corossion

Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,779 miles

corossion front and rear floor

corrosion front valance

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,017 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,552 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrossion floor / valance corrossion

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,373 miles

CORROSSION rear floor.o/s/rear sill.front and rear valance area.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,037 miles

corrosion to rear floor/valance corrssion to front valance

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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LMT 385K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LMT 385K, 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 LMT 385K registered?

LMT 385K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 May 1972.

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