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PLC 725L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,211 mi
Last recorded21,211 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLC 725L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 21,211 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion entry step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion entry step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 21,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion entry step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion entry step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,151 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,433 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 17,832 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 15,880 miles

corrosion to a holes in rear cross member behind toe bar. wear on inside edge of o/s/f tyre.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 15,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

corrosion to a holes in rear cross member behind toe bar. wear on inside edge of o/s/f tyre.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 13,477 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,217 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 2,758 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 98,355 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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PLC 725L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PLC 725L, 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.

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What year was PLC 725L registered?

PLC 725L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 22 May 1973.

Is PLC 725L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLC 725L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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