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LRX 890L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,968 mi
Last recorded88,968 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRX 890L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2015 88,968 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

chassis/vin not found.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear driveshaft outer gaiter deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 88,949 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear driveshaft outer gaiter deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 86,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 86,656 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,176 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 84,171 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 83,272 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 81,092 miles

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f seatbelt stork cover missing

Fail 12 Jan 2009 81,084 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f seatbelt stork cover missing

Pass 26 Nov 2007 77,813 miles

n/s front tyre inner wall perished

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 890L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 890L, 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 890L registered?

LRX 890L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 December 1972.

Is LRX 890L safe to buy?

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