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LYL 217P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,289 mi
Last recorded63,289 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYL 217P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 63,289 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear cross member holed and corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,329 miles

Corrosion to rear cross small (hole)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/80r14c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge exactly on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator slight earth problen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge exactly on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 61,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge exactly on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator slight earth problen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge exactly on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,060 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,972 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 56,958 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake is binding

Oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,122 miles

front axle beam in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,568 miles

both n/s cv boots perished

front cross beam welded and heavely coated

rear lenses fading

slight exh blow

wear o/s lower ball joint

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,450 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 48,450 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 472,082 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,246 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,286 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 41,284 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,838 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 38,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 36,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,499 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,571 miles

front seat belt webbings are starting to fluff on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2007 32,536 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

advise off side front seat runners worn

Fail 16 Jun 2007 32,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

advise off side front seat runners worn

Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroeded

slight noise from offside rear wheel

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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LYL 217P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 LYL 217P, 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 50 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 LYL 217P registered?

LYL 217P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1976.

Is LYL 217P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYL 217P shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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