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LNV 869L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,638 mi
Last recorded99,638 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 869L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 99,638 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,638 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,484 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 98,198 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 98,198 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 98,161 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

both rear drive shaft gaiters split

engine oil leak

play steering idler arm

Pass 22 Nov 2008 97,909 miles

Both vehicle sills incomplete.

Windscreen damaged zone B.

Fail 8 Nov 2008 97,889 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Both vehicle sills incomplete.

Windscreen damaged zone B.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 97,877 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Both outer sills incomplete

O/S rear bumper iron insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Idle speed uncontrolable

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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LNV 869L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 LNV 869L, 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 53 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 LNV 869L registered?

LNV 869L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is LNV 869L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNV 869L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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