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LCG 556L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,518 mi
Last recorded87,518 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCG 556L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 87,518 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 87,093 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,850 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,608 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,452 miles

front valence corroded

n/s/r chassis corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,432 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,387 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 82,957 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s sill corroded to excess

Pass 11 Feb 2011 82,957 miles

o/s sill corroded to excess

Pass 13 Feb 2010 78,893 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,777 miles

there is a lot of surface rust to under side

Fail 22 Aug 2008 77,770 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 76,633 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 74,770 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 74,770 miles

Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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LCG 556L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 54,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LCG 556L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LCG 556L registered?

LCG 556L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is LCG 556L safe to buy?

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