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PGF 589L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

45,111 mi
Last recorded45,111 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 589L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 45,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 45,101 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch area above jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by st box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind s/ab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

floor areas repaired/undersealed

parking brake effort only just met

under cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2022 45,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body heavily wax oiled

Fail 23 Jun 2022 45,078 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective can top fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracken broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working switch fallen behind panel (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body heavily wax oiled

Pass 16 Apr 2021 44,963 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front steering idler slight play

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering componant mount inner chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2021 44,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front steering idler slight play

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering componant mount inner chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 44,961 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel corroded /holed just outside of prescribed area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner chassi holed/corrode aronud engine mount/x member

Pass 17 Mar 2020 44,874 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master to union (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower steering idler has slight play

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower all 4 shocker bodies corroded

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess h/brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner door step corroded outside presrcibed area

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess h/brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front x member corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 13 Mar 2020 44,874 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective doesn't retract even with assistance (7.1.2 (e))

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

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master to union (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower steering idler has slight play

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower all 4 shocker bodies corroded

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess h/brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner door step corroded outside presrcibed area

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess h/brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front x member corroded outside prescribed area

parking brake has only just met required performance 18%

throttle pedal jams on occasion

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,710 miles

Offside Front x member corroded

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 44,710 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front step corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front x member corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 44,581 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 44,581 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,524 miles

Offside Rear Outer CV boot split

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 44,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer CV boot split

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,410 miles

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed hampering proper inspection

Fail 29 Feb 2016 44,410 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ball joints (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed hampering proper inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2015 44,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 44,294 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 44,274 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 44,272 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,923 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 43,243 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 43,242 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,593 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2008 41,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2007 39,600 miles

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2007 39,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f jacking point corroded

o/s/r outer cv boot split

Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,476 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 37,476 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 36,344 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 589L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 589L, 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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PGF 589L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 February 1973.

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