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LXC 224L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

8,369 mi
Last recorded8,369 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXC 224L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 8,369 miles

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

nearside innersill corroded

rear drive shaft boots deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2011 7,792 miles

horn not to manufactures specification

rear drive shaft gaiters insecure and split

various rust and rust repairs

windscreen washer jets poor

wiper blade efficiency poor

Fail 26 Apr 2011 7,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drive shaft gaiters poorly secured and split

horn not to manufacturers specification

various rusty areas and rust repairs

windscreen washer jets poor

wiper blade efficiency poor

Pass 8 May 2010 7,587 miles

headlamp beam strength poor

horn poor

tail pipe clamp loose

various rust areas and repairs to under side of vehicle

wiper blade efficiency poor

Pass 20 Jun 2009 69,709 miles

corrosion to nearside door step and inner sill areas

headlamp beam images and output poor

horn poor

offside outer drive shaft gaitor split

suspect body filler in sill panels

unable to open side loading or rear upper doors

wipers poor

Fail 22 Apr 2009 6,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

batteries insecure

door steps rusty

head lamp output poor

headlamp aims on limits

near side inner door sill rusty

off side outer drive shaft gaiter split

various chassis rust

various rust to floor pans

various rust to out riggers

Pass 25 Apr 2008 4,670 miles

under vehicle heavily undersealed + welded

Fail 23 Apr 2008 4,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Apr 2008 4,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2007 4,162 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 4,162 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 3,002 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 3,002 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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LXC 224L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LXC 224L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LXC 224L registered?

LXC 224L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 November 1972.

Is LXC 224L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXC 224L shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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