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PGG 940F

1968 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

60,824 mi
Last recorded60,824 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen Motor Caravan56,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGG 940F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 60,824 miles

brake pipes coated in underseal

offside front outrigger coroded badly

Fail 30 Jul 2020 60,782 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,037 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 60,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,470 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 58,468 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,344 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

Fail 13 Jul 2017 58,344 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 May 2016 58,326 miles

brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

Fail 11 Apr 2016 58,319 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,904 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,901 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

floor corroded & holed o/s/f at jacking point

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,536 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 54,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 52,731 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,192 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 48,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,511 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 44,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,879 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,352 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 40,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,635 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 39,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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PGG 940F is a 1968 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 56,222 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 PGG 940F, 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 58 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 PGG 940F registered?

PGG 940F is a 1968 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 June 1968.

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