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LGH 718T

2005 Volkswagen Caravan

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,937 mi
Last recorded33,937 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caravan74,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 718T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 33,937 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 33,937 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 32,264 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 29,585 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 29,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 27,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 26,969 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 25,486 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,714 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 22,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 20,156 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 17,448 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,074 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 12,070 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 12,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,367 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 4,587 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 1,786 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 97,650 miles

Rear tyres wearing low and slightly out of shape

Some play detected in the steering box idler

front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

oil leak - rear

Pass 12 Apr 2006 96,529 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 96,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front ball joint gaitors split

Movement in steering idler

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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LGH 718T is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravan in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 74,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LGH 718T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LGH 718T registered?

LGH 718T is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is LGH 718T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGH 718T shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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