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LAF 706L

1973 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,047 mi
Last recorded67,047 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motorcaravan56,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 706L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 67,047 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 67,008 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 66,999 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 66,958 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 66,941 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,919 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,834 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,850 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,293 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,064 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

all tyres perishing

surface corrosion on vehicle floor

Fail 21 Sep 2012 61,060 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight perishing to both front tyres on outer edges

Fail 2 Dec 2011 61,048 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake hose securing bracket incorrectly fitted

slight perishing to both front tyres on outer edges

Fail 14 Nov 2011 61,025 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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LAF 706L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 56,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAF 706L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LAF 706L?

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What year was LAF 706L registered?

LAF 706L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is LAF 706L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAF 706L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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