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PHM 413L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,360 mi
Last recorded9,360 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHM 413L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,360 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 9,359 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Nov 2010 9,044 miles

power cable fouling nearside rear drive shaft

Fail 8 Nov 2010 9,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

power cable fouling nearside rear drive shaft

Pass 23 Dec 2008 8,625 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 8,407 miles

number plates stuck over top of other plates.

Fail 2 Jan 2008 8,407 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 7,251 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 7,251 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PHM 413L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PHM 413L, 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 PHM 413L registered?

PHM 413L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 March 1973.

Is PHM 413L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHM 413L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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