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PCG 530M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

31,380 mi
Last recorded31,380 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCG 530M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 31,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 31,379 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,852 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,035 miles

nsf brake hanging on slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2015 28,033 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play @ axle beam (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

nsf brake hanging on slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,036 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 27,035 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,640 miles

Near side front and n/s/rear tyre cracking.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight binding n/s/front and near side rear brakes.

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 28,640 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Near side front and n/s/rear tyre cracking.

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight binding n/s/front and near side rear brakes.

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 26,025 miles

corrosion around front door steps

offside rear brake reading lower

play in idler arm bushes

tyre side walls perishing

Fail 2 Apr 2009 26,025 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

corrosion around front door steps

offside rear brake reading lower

play in idler arm bushes

tyre side walls perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,831 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 23,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,188 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 23,188 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PCG 530M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PCG 530M, 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 PCG 530M registered?

PCG 530M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is PCG 530M safe to buy?

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