MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,098 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front inner wings areas corroding/rusty
Offside Rear jacking point corrosion
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))
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
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
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 ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre perishing inside sidewall
vehicle undersealed making inspection difficult
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
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)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.
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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.
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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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