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PDH 780M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,654 mi
Last recorded53,654 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDH 780M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 53,654 miles

corrosion to chassis rail

Pass 23 Nov 2024 52,441 miles

corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail by brake master close to limit

corrosion to rear floor pans and chassis

Pass 18 Nov 2023 51,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to floor pans and chassis rails,

rear exhaust blow joint

slight play in bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2022 50,391 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,014 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,942 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,838 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,630 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 49,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,548 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 49,412 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,313 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,057 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 49,054 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,843 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 48,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 47,550 miles

chassis has been welded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,881 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 44,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,001 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,089 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 38,118 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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PDH 780M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PDH 780M, 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

How do I check the history of PDH 780M?

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What year was PDH 780M registered?

PDH 780M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 November 1973.

Is PDH 780M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDH 780M shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PDH 780M have outstanding finance?

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