1973 Volkswagen 1.7L Petrol · LAF 701L
1973 Volkswagen (1.7L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1973. Recorded mileage 68,100 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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LAF 701L Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2024
- 68,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (54 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LAF 701L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Volkswagen Unknown (LAF 701L) between July 2009 and May 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (54 issues), Brakes (32 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Steering (21 issues), Tyres (19 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 99 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
LAF 701L Mileage History
- 23/07/200941,446 mi
- 24/07/200941,453 mi+7 mi
- 11/03/201042,482 mi+1,029 mi
- 12/03/201042,490 mi+8 mi
- 09/03/201148,833 mi+6,343 mi
- 16/03/201148,847 mi+14 mi
- 28/02/201255,615 mi+6,768 mi
- 05/03/201255,620 mi+5 mi
- 14/03/201357,436 mi+1,816 mi
- 21/03/201357,440 mi+4 mi
- 14/05/201459,876 mi+2,436 mi
- 16/05/201459,876 mi
- 06/05/201560,949 mi+1,073 mi
- 29/05/201560,949 mi
- 09/05/201661,826 mi+877 mi
- 26/05/201763,736 mi+1,910 mi
- 26/05/201763,736 mi
- 03/05/201865,594 mi+1,858 mi
- 09/05/201865,594 mi
- 24/05/201966,835 mi+1,241 mi
- 16/04/202167,630 mi+795 mi
- 16/04/202167,630 mi
- 06/04/202267,979 mi+349 mi
- 21/05/202468,100 mi+121 mi
- 21/05/202468,100 mi
Average of roughly 1,798 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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