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LPL 311P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,881 mi
Last recorded89,881 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPL 311P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 89,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 89,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 89,019 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 89,019 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,532 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 75,658 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,624 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,065 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,370 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 54,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,258 miles

both rear outter C.V.Boots split

Fail 10 Jun 2014 47,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear outter C.V.Boots split

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,074 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,542 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres perrished

rear axal tub corroded

rear brake ballance 21%

Fail 14 Sep 2009 44,541 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres perrished

rear axal tub corroded

rear brake ballance 21%

Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,678 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,583 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 39,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake lights don't work until front brakes are reading about 100 kg

nearside rear undersill corroded & holed, not prescribed area

rear suspension on bump stops, but soft enough to allow suspension movement

Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,404 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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LPL 311P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 LPL 311P, 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 50 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 LPL 311P registered?

LPL 311P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 March 1976.

Is LPL 311P safe to buy?

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