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LVP 305P

1976 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

38,006 mi
Last recorded38,006 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van48,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVP 305P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 38,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 34,316 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 34,113 miles

Fuel hose insecure Fuel line above engine (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bush / bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Rubbing on metal brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock casing broken away (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 29,739 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front brake pipes corroded

near side floor corroded and holed

near side front brake binding

off side floor corroded and holed

off side front inner wheel arch corroded

rear floors corroded and holed

Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,159 miles

corrosion and holes in o/s/f inner arch and o/s/f floor

corrosion to both sides floor

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,556 miles

corrosion to both front floors and o/s/r floor

Pass 29 May 2015 28,000 miles

floor corroded and holed

front brake pipes corroded

rear axle end caps corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 28,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

floor corroded and holed

front brake pipes corroded

rear axle end caps corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,088 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,070 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 27,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,987 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 25,987 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

offside rear outer drive shaft boot split

play at bottom of steering column

Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,064 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,739 miles

Both front and nearside rear outriggers corroding/corroded

Offsifr outer driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 9 Jul 2007 21,737 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both front and nearside rear outriggers corroding/corroded

offside outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 14 Jul 2006 19,153 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside and nearside front jacking point/chassis outriggers corroded and holed

offside and nearside rear jacking point/chassis outriggers corroded and holed

offside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 10 Jul 2006 19,152 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside and nearside front jacking points/chassis outriggers corroded and holed

offside and nearside rear jacking point/chassis outriggers corroded and holed

offside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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LVP 305P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 48,857 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LVP 305P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LVP 305P registered?

LVP 305P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 5 March 1976.

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