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LYM 762K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

26,733 mi
Last recorded26,733 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYM 762K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 26,733 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 24,912 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,614 miles

parking brake weak

Fail 20 Jun 2017 24,614 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

parking brake weak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,552 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 24,550 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative intermittent (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,177 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 24,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,892 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 23,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,557 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal requires heavy pressure before lights operate

drivers seat base in very poor condition, makes driving difficult.

Fail 31 May 2013 23,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

brake pedal requires heavy pressure before lights operate

drivers seat base in very poor condition, makes driving difficult.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,684 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 17,640 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 17,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted to nsf seat,unable to check seat belt

rear tyres commercial rated

Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,822 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 14,822 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,342 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,312 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 10,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,731 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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LYM 762K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LYM 762K, 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.

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What year was LYM 762K registered?

LYM 762K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 July 1972.

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