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PHM 415L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,211 mi
Last recorded76,211 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHM 415L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,211 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,874 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,651 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,509 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

NS washer jet inop

NSF tyre perished on inner sidewall

Fail 14 Jun 2013 73,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery tray corroded through

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

NS washer jet inop

NSF tyre perished on inner sidewall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,412 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 73,412 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,280 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 73,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,144 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,972 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 64,567 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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PHM 415L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 415L, 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 PHM 415L registered?

PHM 415L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

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The MOT history for PHM 415L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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