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PMA 173L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,192 mi
Last recorded27,192 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMA 173L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,192 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,959 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,857 miles

Both front brakes are binding slighty

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,110 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,549 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,565 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 15,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 14,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,891 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 125,890 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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PMA 173L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PMA 173L, 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 PMA 173L registered?

PMA 173L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is PMA 173L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMA 173L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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