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PGL 166L

1973 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,051 mi
Last recorded183,051 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravan76,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGL 166L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 183,051 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 182,687 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 182,687 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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PGL 166L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 76,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGL 166L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGL 166L registered?

PGL 166L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 3 May 1973.

Is PGL 166L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGL 166L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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