MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
front valence corroded
n/s/r chassis corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s sill corroded to excess
o/s sill corroded to excess
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
there is a lot of surface rust to under side
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for LCG 556L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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