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PGF 591L

1973 Volkswagen Minibus

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,618 mi
Last recorded28,618 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 591L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 28,618 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,573 miles

Body work in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres badly perished

Fail 15 Jul 2015 28,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Body work in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres badly perished

Pass 30 Dec 2011 28,366 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 27,835 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 27,835 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 26,862 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 26,409 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 26,406 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,331 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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PGF 591L is a 1973 Volkswagen Minibus in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGF 591L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGF 591L registered?

PGF 591L is a 1973 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 13 March 1973.

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