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LFL 801P

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,560 mi
Last recorded48,560 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFL 801P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 48,560 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,533 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking on inside

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

corrosion front axle

corrosion rear suspension

rear chassis cross member corroded

strong advise nearside rear tyre side wall cracks and by tread

Fail 31 May 2012 48,514 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

corrosion front axle

corrosion rear suspension

rear chassis cross member corroded

strong advise nearside rear tyre side wall cracks and by tread

Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,514 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre side wall crackes

vehicle been parked up long time

Fail 16 Jun 2008 48,513 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre side wall crackes

vehicle been parked up long time

Pass 13 Jul 2006 48,510 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leak

side wall crackes on tyres

Fail 4 Jul 2006 48,509 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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LFL 801P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 44,432 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LFL 801P, 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 50 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 LFL 801P registered?

LFL 801P is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is LFL 801P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFL 801P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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