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LFL 441L

2001 Volkswagen Caravanette

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

51,816 mi
Last recorded51,816 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravanette49,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFL 441L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,816 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 51,798 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle will not idle (7.3.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split to excess (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill has small hole at rear (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill has small hole at front (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 51,369 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 51,342 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 51,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear registration light slightly deteriating

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,115 miles

rear registration light slightly deteriating

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,927 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 49,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

tyres outer walls are perished and cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,424 miles

Front tyres outer side walls perished

N/s rear outer side wall perished

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,677 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 41,677 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 55,199 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 55,171 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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LFL 441L is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravanette in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 49,927 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LFL 441L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LFL 441L is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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