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PGO 510L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Multi-colour Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,755 mi
Last recorded79,755 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGO 510L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 79,755 miles

body corrosion on nearside rear lower

Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,220 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 78,202 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 75,876 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 75,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 12,904 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 12,896 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,580 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 10,886 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 10,886 miles

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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PGO 510L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Multi-colour with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PGO 510L, 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

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What year was PGO 510L registered?

PGO 510L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is PGO 510L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGO 510L shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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