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LAC 450L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,770 mi
Last recorded6,770 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAC 450L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 6,770 miles

Driver seat slight inscure

Top steering wheel has slight play

Underneath vehicle correded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 6,680 miles

chassis starting to corrode in several places

Fail 13 Nov 2013 6,680 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chassis starting to corrode in several places

Pass 26 Jul 2012 6,522 miles

many welding repairs to chassis

Pass 24 Apr 2010 6,183 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

floors, doorsteps, sills, chassis and inner arches starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside front wheel bearing slight play and slight noise

underside of vehicle rusty/ repaired/ undersealed

Fail 10 Apr 2010 6,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

floors, doorsteps, sills, chassis and inner arches starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play and slight noise

underside of vehicle rusty/ repaired/ undersealed

Pass 9 Apr 2009 5,536 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 1,100 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,537 miles

adjusted route of brake pipe to stop chaffing on gearchange rod

both rear light lens slightly tinted giving a reduced light output

o/s front brake disc has light surface rusting

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,450 miles

engine oil leak

front reg plate in front sceen area but can still be read at 25metres

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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LAC 450L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAC 450L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAC 450L registered?

LAC 450L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 22 January 1973.

Is LAC 450L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAC 450L shows 10 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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