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PMA 871L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,098 mi
Last recorded58,098 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMA 871L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,098 miles

Front inner wings areas corroding/rusty

Offside Rear jacking point corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2018 58,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front inner wings areas corroding/rusty

Offside Rear jacking point corrosion

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,108 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides under archs very minor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear chassis minor corrosion

Offside Rear jacking point corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2017 56,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides under archs very minor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear chassis minor corrosion

Offside Rear jacking point corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2016 53,887 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wheel arch upper (5.2.6)

nearside and offside inner sills floor pans corroded and holed welding repairs covered

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear chassis leg corroded and weak

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 50,934 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 50,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 48,959 miles

nearside front tyre perishing inside sidewall

vehicle undersealed making inspection difficult

Fail 10 Jul 2014 48,866 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre perishing inside sidewall

vehicle undersealed making inspection difficult

Fail 10 Jul 2013 46,222 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,222 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,806 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 871L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 871L, 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 871L registered?

PMA 871L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 March 1973.

Is PMA 871L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMA 871L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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