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LUD 410N

1975 Volkswagen Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,172 mi
Last recorded49,172 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Caravan63,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUD 410N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

light scracthes to screen

Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 45,008 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all arches and floor pan recently painted with underseal

both rear tyres cracked

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

o/s/r lense cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

sills apear to have been filled over and undersealed

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Aug 2009 45,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all arches and floor pan recently painted with underseal

both rear tyres cracked

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

o/s/r lense cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

sills apear to have been filled over and undersealed

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,596 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 41,583 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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LUD 410N is a 1975 Volkswagen Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 63,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LUD 410N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LUD 410N registered?

LUD 410N is a 1975 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 15 July 1975.

Is LUD 410N safe to buy?

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