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PBU 880M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,566 mi
Last recorded75,566 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBU 880M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,566 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,474 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 75,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,226 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 75,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,863 miles

Brake pedal has slightly long travel

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O,S,R Outer CV Boot Totally Split

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 74,863 miles

Brake pedal has slightly long travel

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O,S,R Outer CV Boot Totally Split

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R CV BOOT SPLIT

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 73,418 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R CV BOOT SPLIT

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 73,142 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,548 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 71,548 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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PBU 880M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBU 880M, 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 53 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 PBU 880M registered?

PBU 880M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 December 1973.

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