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LWD 875V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

16,914 mi
Last recorded16,914 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWD 875V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 16,914 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 16,913 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 16,366 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 15,617 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 14,836 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 13,960 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 12,075 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 9,611 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 9,599 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 6,900 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 6,799 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 4,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 4,175 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 3,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

parking brake only just met the required efficiency it wouid appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Dec 2012 3,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 23 Nov 2011 3,672 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 3,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 3,057 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 3,057 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 1,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 1,881 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 1,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 877 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jun 2007 866 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on nearside front inner step area

corrosion on nearside under tray

offside front outer sill corroded

offside front wheel arch corroding

offside rear and nearside rear outer cv boots split

offside rear battery tray corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2006 98,784 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 98,761 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

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

n/s/r drive shaft cv boots split

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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LWD 875V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 LWD 875V, 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 LWD 875V registered?

LWD 875V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 February 1980.

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