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LKF 521R

1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,334 mi
Last recorded54,334 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van44,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKF 521R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,334 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray starting to corrode (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from master cylinder to rear load valve lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 18 Jul 2013 54,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,063 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 54,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,612 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 53,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 52,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 51,274 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 50,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,669 miles

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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LKF 521R is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LKF 521R, 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 LKF 521R registered?

LKF 521R is a 1976 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 22 October 1976.

Is LKF 521R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LKF 521R shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LKF 521R have outstanding finance?

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