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PGN 249L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1504cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,367 mi
Last recorded5,367 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGN 249L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,504cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 5,367 miles

185/55/15/front tyres 195/55/15 rear tyres

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

battery tray corroded

both rear inner wheel archs corroding

floor panels corroding

front brake discs pitted

front cross member corroding

lower steering column couplin perishing

rear of both outer sill panels corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2010 5,367 miles

Oil leak

battery tray corroded

185/55/15/front tyres 195/55/15 rear tyres

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear inner wheel archs corroding

floor panels corroding

front brake discs pitted

front cross member corroding

lower steering column couplin perishing

rear of both outer sill panels corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2009 5,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insucure

both rear inner wheel archs corroding

chassis sections corroding

chips in front windscreen

floor panels corroding

n/s/r inner side panel corroding

outer sill side panels corroding

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2009 5,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insucure

both rear inner wheel archs corroding

chassis sections corroding

chips in front windscreen

floor panels corroding

n/s/r inner side panel corroding

outer sill side panels corroding

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2008 5,293 miles

185/55/15 front tyres 185/65/15 rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

carburettor air intake pipe split

floor panels corroding

front cross member corroding

lower steering column couplin perished

n/s/r inner sill panel corroded

o/s/f inner door step corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2008 5,293 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

carburettor air intake pipe split

floor panels corroding

front cross member corroding

lower steering column couplin perished

n/s/r inner sill panel corroded

o/s/f inner door step corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 Jul 2007 4,944 miles

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres perishing

both rear inner wheel arch panels corroding

fan belt loose

floor panels corroding

r/n/s inner sill panel corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2007 4,944 miles

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

both rear inner wheel arch panels corroding

fan belt loose

floor panels corroding

r/n/s inner sill panel corroding

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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PGN 249L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,504cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PGN 249L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PGN 249L?

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What year was PGN 249L registered?

PGN 249L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 February 1973.

Is PGN 249L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGN 249L shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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