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PDL 318H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

75,489 mi
Last recorded75,489 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDL 318H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2012 75,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,339 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 75,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 74,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre side wall in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2010 74,891 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2006 74,808 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 74,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PDL 318H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 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 PDL 318H, 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 56 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 PDL 318H registered?

PDL 318H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 February 1970.

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