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PGF 334L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,258 mi
Last recorded94,258 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 334L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,258 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside front

Fail 8 Aug 2016 94,257 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 92,187 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body in poor condition exessive under seal restricking inspection

Fail 21 Apr 2015 92,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body in poor condition exessive under seal restricking inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various areas of corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2014 90,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various areas of corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,037 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 89,984 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

excessive corrosion all over floors sills chassis body panels

o/s panel/sill holed and corroded jacking point

fuel filter tied to heat exchanger

n/s/f floor jacking point holed and corroded

n/s/f lower panel/sill holed and corroded

Pass 25 May 2009 88,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2009 88,482 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,268 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 87,133 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 87,117 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PGF 334L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 PGF 334L, 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.

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What year was PGF 334L registered?

PGF 334L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 February 1973.

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