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PFB 387L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,765 mi
Last recorded16,765 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFB 387L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2010 16,765 miles

nearside rear inner cv boot split

tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2009 16,624 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2008 16,137 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

all tyres perished

surface rust to under body

Pass 17 Jul 2007 15,557 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

advise surface rust to under body

Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,009 miles

advise both rear cv boots splitt

advise surface rust to under body

oil leak

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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PFB 387L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PFB 387L, 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 PFB 387L registered?

PFB 387L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is PFB 387L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFB 387L shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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