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PDL 558M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,136 mi
Last recorded58,136 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDL 558M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,136 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,416 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,197 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,758 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,253 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear drive shaft cv boot persished

Fail 11 Jun 2013 54,252 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear drive shaft cv boot persished

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,775 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 52,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,608 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front step area corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 51,607 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front step area corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 50,988 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,354 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside door mirror glass cracked.

offside inner door step starting to corrode in areas.

underside of vehicle starting to corrode in areas.

Pass 13 May 2008 49,426 miles

Lower edge of offside front inner door step corroded but not affecting load bearing items

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside front tyre side wall split but not deep enought to reach cords

Nearside rear tyre side wall split but not deep enought to reach cords

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroding

Slight exhaust gas leak around flange joints

Slight play to centre steering idler joint

Slight play to offside steering link arm ball joints

Surface corrosion to chassis rails and floor sections

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 May 2007 49,097 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 49,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer quarter edge of tread

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front door step corroded underside of vehicle

Offside reverse lamp not working

One front to rear brake pipe clip broken,pipe secure though

Slight rumble from offside front wheel bearing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside of van corroding in areas

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 558M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 PDL 558M, 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 52 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 PDL 558M registered?

PDL 558M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is PDL 558M safe to buy?

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