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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
floor pans corroded not in prescribed areas
front outer lower door skins corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
floor pans corroded not in prescribed areas
front outer lower door skins corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front door skins corroded
front floor pans corroded but not in prescribed areas
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front door lower skins corroded
front floor pans corroding but not in a prescribed area
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to junction (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f and o/s/f floors corroding not in prescribed area
o/s/f crossmember/chassis corroding not in prescribed area
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to junction (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f and o/s/f floors corroding not in prescribed area
o/s/f crossmember/chassis corroding not in prescribed area
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MASTER CYLINDER TO JUNCTION (1.1.11 (c))
Front SUSPENSION BEAM RUSTY
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR/OUTRIGGER (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front FLOOR/OUTRIGGER CORRODED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear SUSPENSION BEAM RUSTY
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UPPER INNER ARCH PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UPPER INNER ARCH PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTRIGGER/CHASSIS (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
GENERAL UNDER BODY RUST
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS/OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS/OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BY STEERING BOX MOUNTING (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
GENERAL UNDER BODY RUST
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS/OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS/OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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LPG 188K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 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 LPG 188K, 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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LPG 188K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 June 1972.
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