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LYC 418P

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,451 mi
Last recorded17,451 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYC 418P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 17,451 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Steering pivot point has excessive play on axle (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle heavily under-sealed unable to fully inspect some structural components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,421 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 17,421 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,260 miles

smoked rear lenses fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2014 17,260 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

smoked rear lenses fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,087 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,859 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,823 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 16,494 miles

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

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

Slight play to steering intermediate arm

oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Apr 2010 16,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

Slight play to steering intermediate arm

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,922 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 14,922 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

ENGINE AND GEARBOX WET WITH OIL

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

VEHICLE CUT OUT AFTER EMISSIONS TEST AND WOULD NOT RESTART

Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,919 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 12,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle thick with underseal

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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LYC 418P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 LYC 418P, 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 51 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 LYC 418P registered?

LYC 418P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 August 1975.

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The MOT history for LYC 418P shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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