CarVerify

Free Car Check

A356 VGN

1984 Honda C50LAC

Blue Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,485 mi
Last recorded18,485 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1984 Honda C50LAC14,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA356 VGN
MakeHonda
ModelC50LAC
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 18,485 miles

Rear brake pedal corroded

drive chain totally covered by guard

Pass 15 Jul 2019 18,186 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 18,176 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 17,584 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Long travel on rear brake pedal

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked ()

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 17,006 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members Lower bushes (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,165 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 15,331 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap rubber starting to perish

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 15,272 miles

Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front suspension has excessive corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

advise frame corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 14,287 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,356 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2011 12,212 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 11,083 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 10,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 9,113 miles

adevise slight play front lower bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2007 8,333 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,362 miles

advise front exhaust flang leaking

How Reliable is the Honda C50LAC?

Based on 567 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
212
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 6
Full Honda C50LAC reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A356 VGN is a 1984 Honda C50LAC in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1984 Honda C50LAC models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 14,966 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 Honda C50LAC fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A356 VGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C50LAC typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Honda C50LAC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A356 VGN?

You can check the full history of A356 VGN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A356 VGN registered?

A356 VGN is a 1984 Honda C50LAC, first registered on 14 March 1984.

Is A356 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A356 VGN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A356 VGN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A356 VGN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.