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PLG 617L

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

Grey Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

38,238 mi
Last recorded38,238 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLG 617L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,238 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside indicator tell tale not working

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear bumper corroded

handbrake travel

indicator switch slightly insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2019 38,231 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside indicator tell tale not working

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear bumper corroded

handbrake travel

indicator switch slightly insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres heavily perished and cracking

extensive welding repairs around strutural areas

initial signs of underbody surface corrosion

underbody corrosion showing outside of prescribed areas

Fail 19 Apr 2018 37,468 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside handbrake effort low

all 4 tyres heavily perished and cracking

extensive welding repairs around strutural areas

initial signs of underbody surface corrosion

underbody corrosion showing outside of prescribed areas

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,214 miles

Sharp edge taped.

advise o/s outer sill rusty

advise tapped repair to o/s/f door

Fail 26 Oct 2016 37,210 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis leg x 2 (2.4.A.3)

advise o/s outer sill rusty

advise tapped repair to o/s/f door

Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,960 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 36,949 miles

Front Steering locking device missing Drop link split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Lower door (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,535 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 36,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers sun visor insecure

multiple brake pipes starting to corrode

multiple bushes deteriorating

slight bind o/s/r wheel

steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

various pescribed areas starting to corrode

Fail 9 Oct 2013 36,103 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers sun visor insecure

multiple brake pipes starting to corrode

multiple bushes deteriorating

steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

various pescribed areas starting to corrode

Fail 4 Oct 2013 36,095 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers sunvisor insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2013 36,087 miles

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers sunvisor insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,846 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 35,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 33,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,220 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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PLG 617L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in Grey with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLG 617L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PLG 617L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 27 March 1973.

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