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LCG 735L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

3,290 mi
Last recorded3,290 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCG 735L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 3,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 3,169 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 3,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 2,878 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 2,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,867 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 269 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 99,123 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 97,957 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 97,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 96,928 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 96,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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LCG 735L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LCG 735L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LCG 735L registered?

LCG 735L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is LCG 735L safe to buy?

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