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PLG 988L

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,879 mi
Last recorded34,879 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLG 988L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,091 miles

Nearside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,241 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,941 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 29,930 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,251 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 28,251 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 28,247 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,607 miles

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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 988L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 988L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLG 988L registered?

PLG 988L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 27 March 1973.

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