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PHV 700L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,040 mi
Last recorded27,040 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHV 700L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 27,040 miles

n/s/r drive shaft gaiter split open

Fail 18 May 2016 27,040 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer n/w (8.2.3)

n/s/r drive shaft gaiter split open

Pass 21 May 2015 22,799 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 22,770 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,794 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 19,859 miles

drivers sunvisor loose

front brake imbalance

offside rear tyre in poor condition

oil leak

surface corrosion underneath

water leaking from steering wheel area

Fail 5 Oct 2012 19,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

drivers sunvisor loose

front brake imbalance

offside rear tyre in poor condition

oil leak

surface corrosion underneath

water leaking from steering wheel area

Pass 12 Mar 2011 19,835 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

both front brake pipes rusty

both rear shock absorbers deteriorating

dampness at brake master cylinder

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

headlamp light output low

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

nearside front binding on slightly

offside rear tyre perishing and has a nail in tread

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear drive shaft gaiters deteriorating

slight movement in drivers seat

slight play in steering

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Feb 2010 19,675 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

Fail 6 Feb 2010 19,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2009 19,573 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

slight play in offside rear wheel

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 31 Dec 2007 19,459 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 19,290 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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PHV 700L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PHV 700L, 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 PHV 700L registered?

PHV 700L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is PHV 700L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHV 700L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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