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PGF 353L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,086 mi
Last recorded41,086 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 353L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 41,086 miles

Brake servo corroded

Free play at steering wheel

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 41,086 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Go off when dipped beams on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Go off when dipped beams on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake servo corroded

Free play at steering wheel

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 40,938 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 40,938 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 40,904 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 40,894 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 40,880 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,729 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r brake binding

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,604 miles

o/n/s front and rear brake binding

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,579 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,537 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,499 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,376 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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PGF 353L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGF 353L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGF 353L registered?

PGF 353L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 February 1973.

Is PGF 353L safe to buy?

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