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LMY 504K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 2073cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,698 mi
Last recorded76,698 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMY 504K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,073cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 76,659 miles

Nearside Front axle/suspension corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed not prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear inner sill corroded and offside outer sill corroded

parking brake effort met at 27%

vehicle under sealed making inspection difficult

Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front floor pan corroded and weak

nearside rear and offside front chassis out rigger corroded

offside outer sill corroded

park brake effort just met at 26%

Fail 11 Jul 2016 75,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam marked yellow (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front floor pan corroded and weak

nearside rear and offside front chassis out rigger corroded

offside outer sill corroded

park brake effort just met at 26%

Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 74,618 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 71,574 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,168 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,295 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,678 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,718 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 60,514 miles

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

General body condition poor

Steering has a knocking noise

Fail 3 Jul 2008 60,512 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

General body condition poor

Steering has a knocking noise

Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

clutch pedel pad missing thottle linkage worn

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Apr 2006 59,204 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F upper ball joint rubber split and leaking and N/S lower ball joint rubber split and leaking

battery insecure

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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LMY 504K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 2,073cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LMY 504K, 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 LMY 504K registered?

LMY 504K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 May 1972.

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