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PBP 741S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,626 mi
Last recorded14,626 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBP 741S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 14,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 6,699 miles

various covers fitted to the underneath of the vechile

Pass 3 Jun 2017 4,389 miles

various covers fitted to the underneath of the vechile

Pass 14 Jun 2016 2,994 miles

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

covers fitted underneath of the vechile

Pass 24 Jun 2015 1,918 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 99,935 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 99,935 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 98,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 96,442 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 94,620 miles

various plastic covers fitted underneath of vechile

Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear inner cv boot has a slight split

Pass 31 Mar 2009 89,875 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,976 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 87,976 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,041 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 87,041 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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PBP 741S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBP 741S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PBP 741S registered?

PBP 741S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is PBP 741S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBP 741S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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