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LVC 134V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,835 mi
Last recorded29,835 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVC 134V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 29,835 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 29,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,735 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,302 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

rear flexy ferrules corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,645 miles

arches corroded rear inner

discs scored

slight play in rack

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 27,645 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

offside front disc scored

rear inner wheel arch areas corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2011 253,896 miles

near side and off side front inner arches corroded ,,will need welding soon

off side rear inner arch has corrosion may need welding soon.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 24,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,349 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,593 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,129 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 18,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 16,051 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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LVC 134V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 LVC 134V, 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 46 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 LVC 134V registered?

LVC 134V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is LVC 134V safe to buy?

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