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27,086 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member (steering box mount) (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mount (in engine bay) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced cross member (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced cross member (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear chassis damaged at engine mount
Nearside Rear out rigger not seam welded
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch
Offside Rear chassis damaged at engine mount
Offside Rear out rigger not seam welded
cab floor repairs not seam welded
Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre chassis area is corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Front inner steps are corroded
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch is corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from t junction to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch is corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front cross member is corroded
Offside Front wheel arch is corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake is binding slightly
Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded
Rear Inner quarters are corroded
door steps are corroded
floor is corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre chassis area is corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Front inner steps are corroded
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch is corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from t junction to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch is corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front cross member is corroded
Offside Front wheel arch is corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake is binding slightly
Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded
Rear Inner quarters are corroded
door steps are corroded
floor is corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
both floors have poor welding repairs
nearside and offside beam axles had major welding repair
offside floors corroded x 2
offside under arch to floor corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both floors have poor welding repairs
engine wont tick over for more than 30 seconds
filler present in os floor repairs
nearside and offside beam axles had major welding repair
offside floors corroded x 2
offside under arch to floor corroded
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Front Torque/reaction arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both outer rear wheelarches repaired in filler
front doorsteps corroded
front to rear metal brake pipe replaced to underfloor.
rear bumpstops missing
under floor plated,filled and generally corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
split cv boots on o/s/r drive shaft
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
split cv boots on o/s/r drive shaft
Centre Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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LGL 540K is a 1971 Volkswagen Microbus in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 48,305 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 Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LGL 540K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LGL 540K is a 1971 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 22 November 1971.
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