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LWY 170D

1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,990 mi
Last recorded16,990 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWY 170D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 16,990 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 16,990 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 May 2009 15,223 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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LWY 170D is a 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 46,344 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 LWY 170D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LWY 170D?

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What year was LWY 170D registered?

LWY 170D is a 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 May 1966.

Is LWY 170D safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWY 170D shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LWY 170D have outstanding finance?

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