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LMA 597L

1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

808 mi
Last recorded808 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2005
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van54,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMA 597L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2005 808 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 782 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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LMA 597L is a 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 54,276 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 LMA 597L, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LMA 597L?

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What year was LMA 597L registered?

LMA 597L is a 1971 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is LMA 597L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMA 597L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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