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LNX 952L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,442 mi
Last recorded158,442 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNX 952L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 158,442 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 156,569 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 156,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 154,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 151,854 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 150,175 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 147,318 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 145,268 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

movement in centre steering idler

Pass 30 May 2009 144,680 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both n/s and o.s.lower suspention arm ball joint rubbers split

no rear fog lamp

Fail 20 May 2009 144,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both n/s and o.s.lower suspention arm ball joint rubbers split

no rear fog lamp

Pass 24 Aug 2007 141,017 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 141,013 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 134,402 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 134,383 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

co very week 0.30%

fuel pipes corroded

hc very high 2830 ppm.

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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LNX 952L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LNX 952L, 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.

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What year was LNX 952L registered?

LNX 952L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 February 1973.

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