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LRX 886X

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,917 mi
Last recorded85,917 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRX 886X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,917 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 85,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 83,621 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,336 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 79,118 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 79,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 77,642 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,341 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 75,341 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator does not face the rear (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 75,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 70,333 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 70,325 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,812 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 62,811 miles

Engine heatshield deteriorated

Offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded (not prescribed qarea)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 61,168 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 886X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,618 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 LRX 886X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LRX 886X registered?

LRX 886X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 August 1981.

Is LRX 886X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRX 886X 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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