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PGL 876L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

46,141 mi
Last recorded46,141 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGL 876L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 46,141 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 46,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hub seal badly leaking

Oil leak Engine bay area ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 35,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hub seal badly leaking

Oil leak Engine bay area ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 32,092 miles

Rear both rear drive shaft boots require replacement

Fail 17 Mar 2017 32,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear both rear drive shaft boots require replacement

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,785 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear drive shaft gaitors broken

Fail 9 Jul 2014 20,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 20,641 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 16,437 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 16,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 12,496 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 12,496 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011

n/s/r drive shaft boot split

o/s/f wiper wheel box worn in body panel

washer bottle leaking

Fail 20 May 2011 7,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r drive shaft boot split

Pass 10 May 2010 3,553 miles

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 12 May 2009 329 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 May 2009 329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 98,171 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 8 May 2008 98,171 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 18 May 2007 95,857 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 95,856 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 91,867 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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PGL 876L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PGL 876L, 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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What year was PGL 876L registered?

PGL 876L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 July 1973.

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