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LRX 795L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,753 mi
Last recorded80,753 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRX 795L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 80,753 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 80,747 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,290 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 80,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 80,167 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 80,167 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog light fitted but not working.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,723 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 79,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

This vehicle is fitted with hazards as standard, the rear hazards do not work when on

Vehicle has a rear fog light fitted witch works, This has no tell tell warning light in cab.

Pass 28 May 2019 79,703 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 79,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,541 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 79,548 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2017 79,540 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 79,538 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,135 miles

front valance and steps are corroded and holed, not within prescribed areas!

n/s outer sill is corroded and holed!

side movement in steering box!

Fail 4 Aug 2011 79,135 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

THIS VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY CORROSION!

belly pans are corroded and holed, not within prescribed ares!

front valance and steps are corroded and holed, not within prescribed areas!

o/s and n/s front outriggers are corroded and holed, not within prescribed areas!

o/s and n/s outer sills are corroded and holed, not within prescribed areas!

side movement in steering box!

Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,034 miles

vehicle has general localised corrosion and holes, belly pans, o/s/ n/s outer sills, font inner valance, front floor section and steps.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 73,025 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

vehicle has general localised corrosion and holes, belly pans, o/s/ n/s outer sills, font inner valance, front floor section and steps.

Pass 22 May 2008 72,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 70,185 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 70,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2006 67,459 miles

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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LRX 795L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LRX 795L, 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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What year was LRX 795L registered?

LRX 795L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 December 1972.

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