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PLC 661L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,445 mi
Last recorded87,445 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLC 661L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,799 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,145 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 74,404 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,988 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,951 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,243 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,230 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing has very slight noise

Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 50,321 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,123 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 47,065 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,988 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 44,403 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 44,399 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PLC 661L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PLC 661L, 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

How do I check the history of PLC 661L?

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What year was PLC 661L registered?

PLC 661L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 May 1973.

Is PLC 661L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLC 661L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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