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PGF 340L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,958 mi
Last recorded56,958 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 340L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,958 miles

Ball joint has slight play at idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside, upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside, upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,330 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play at idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside, upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint nearside and offside, upper and lower (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 55,330 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play at idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside, upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint nearside and offside, upper and lower (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,538 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 50,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2013 49,031 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,296 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 45,323 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,583 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 43,583 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,991 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 41,874 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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PGF 340L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PGF 340L, 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 340L registered?

PGF 340L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is PGF 340L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGF 340L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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