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LPN 543P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,806 mi
Last recorded35,806 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPN 543P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 35,806 miles

rear axle closes to bump stops

Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,792 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 35,792 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member n/s o/s (6.1.B.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working only working on dip beam (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 35,167 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 32,836 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear boot pan ( engine bay ) has exsessive corrosion however not within 30cm of a main structure or affecting vechile handling , braking , steering etc

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 May 2015 32,836 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear boot pan ( engine bay ) has exsessive corrosion however not within 30cm of a main structure or affecting vechile handling , braking , steering etc

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,305 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 27,296 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 27,231 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 23,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,839 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,344 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres edges worn

both front lower arches rusted

both front upper wheel arches rusted

emissions

exhaust condition

nearside rear sill and jacking point rusted

offside headlight glass chipped

offside inner and outer sill rusted

Fail 4 Mar 2009 74,152 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre edge worn

rear brake hoses ends rusted

Pass 4 Mar 2009 74,152 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre edge worn

rear brake hoses ends rusted

Pass 20 Feb 2008 71,344 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

steering idler worn

underbody surface rust

Pass 13 Feb 2007 66,705 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear brake effort on limit

Pass 25 Mar 2006 56,096 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

emissions hcs high

extensive underside welding

nearside rear brake low

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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LPN 543P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LPN 543P, 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 LPN 543P registered?

LPN 543P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 February 1976.

Is LPN 543P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPN 543P shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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