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LPV 409P

1975 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,911 mi
Last recorded14,911 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Caravelle58,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPV 409P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1975
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front inner wings corroded

both rear inner arches corroded

nearside inner silled corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 12,827 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corroded around nearside and offside door steps

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

offside front release button missing on seat belt stalk

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 15 May 2013 12,605 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 12,605 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 11,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play at steering pivot

Pass 28 Jul 2011 11,131 miles

Center steering pivot has slight play

O/S front tyre cracking

O/S rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 11,126 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre steering pivot slight play

O/S front tyre cracked

O/S rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 10,578 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 4,313 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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LPV 409P is a 1975 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 58,537 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LPV 409P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LPV 409P registered?

LPV 409P is a 1975 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 November 1975.

Is LPV 409P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPV 409P shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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