MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,844 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
handbrake 16%
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
hole in chassis but not within suspension component
Boot lid component insecure engine bay (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (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))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
underside wax oiled
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
underside heavily coated in protection oil at time of test
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
underside heavily coated in protection oil at time of test
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
battrys insecure
front crossmember behind wheels coroded
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
battrys insecure
front crossmember behind wheels coroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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LPL 342K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 LPL 342K, 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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LPL 342K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 June 1972.
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