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PBW 589L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,038 mi
Last recorded66,038 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBW 589L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 66,038 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,515 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,190 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,796 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 59,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,992 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,490 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2013 54,241 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

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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PBW 589L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PBW 589L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PBW 589L registered?

PBW 589L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 February 1973.

Is PBW 589L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBW 589L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PBW 589L have outstanding finance?

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