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PGR 558N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,128 mi
Last recorded80,128 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGR 558N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 80,128 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside park brake performance poor

very limited travel on rear suspension

Pass 18 Jul 2017 79,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 79,967 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short ignition wire been cut with steering column (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,581 miles

Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 79,581 miles

Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,406 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 79,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,259 miles

Battery Not Fully Secure

Chaffing Risk at Front Brake Pipes

Gear Leger Ang Hand Blake Lever Close Together

O/E Engine Cover Hinge Worn

O/S Front Brake Hose Not Fully Secure

O/S Rear Brake Hose Not Fully Secure

Second Brake Light Switch Not Connected

Steering Columb Lock Not Working

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 79,259 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

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

Battery Not Fully Secure

Chaffing Risk at Front Brake Pipes

O/E Engine Cover Hinge Worn

O/S Front Brake Hose Not Fully Secure

O/S Rear Brake Hose Not Fully Secure

Second Brake Light Switch Not Connected

Steering Columb Lock Not Working

Pass 5 Apr 2012 79,149 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 79,149 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer drive shaft boot insecure

offside rear tyre tread and walls perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,020 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 79,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 79,020 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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PGR 558N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 PGR 558N, 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 52 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 PGR 558N registered?

PGR 558N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 September 1974.

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