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PGO 537L

1973 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,249 mi
Last recorded60,249 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle26,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGO 537L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,249 miles

n/s & o/s front door card missing

n/s/f seat missing

rear bumper missing

Fail 1 Oct 2014 60,249 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

n/s & o/s front door card missing

n/s/f seat missing

rear bumper missing

Pass 2 Apr 2010 59,226 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 56,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,672 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 50,672 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 47,969 miles

corrosion on vehicle outwith prescribed areas

Pass 17 Sep 2005 27,199 miles

corrosion on vehicle not with in prescribed areas †floor panel and sill

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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PGO 537L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 26,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGO 537L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGO 537L registered?

PGO 537L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is PGO 537L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGO 537L shows 9 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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