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PDH 781M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,040 mi
Last recorded27,040 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDH 781M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 27,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 26,333 miles

Exhaust Blow From Clamps?

Nearside Rear Lower Shocker Bush?

Offside Outer Sill?

Pass 30 Apr 2016 24,828 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 24,082 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 24,047 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 21,888 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 21,888 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,938 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 19,884 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 19,570 miles

o/side handbrake a little low in efficiancy

Pass 7 Oct 2010 18,595 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,877 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,650 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 15,615 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,242 miles

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 781M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 781M, 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 PDH 781M registered?

PDH 781M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is PDH 781M safe to buy?

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