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LSF 814T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

91,657 mi
Last recorded91,657 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSF 814T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,657 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Service brake only just passed may require adjustment or repair.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 91,657 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside sill holed outwith prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Service brake only just passed may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,172 miles

parking brake only just made requirements

Fail 3 Apr 2017 90,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,808 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,932 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2015 86,927 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,867 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear C.V.boot gatiors badly perished

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,956 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 85,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 85,951 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 85,950 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 85,947 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 85,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Nearside Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 84,425 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 84,425 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 84,418 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 84,416 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LSF 814T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 LSF 814T, 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 47 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 LSF 814T registered?

LSF 814T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 March 1979.

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