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PNN 697L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,382 mi
Last recorded71,382 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNN 697L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 71,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg near axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Signs of corrosion around drivers outer seatbelt mounting point

Slight play in rear nearside wheel bearing

Fail 11 May 2017 71,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg near axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg near axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Signs of corrosion around drivers outer seatbelt mounting point

Slight play in rear nearside wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2016 70,759 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 70,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2015 70,366 miles

o/s/rear outrigger corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 70,021 miles

o/s/r out rigger corroded and holed

Fail 15 May 2014 70,018 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r out rigger corroded and holed

Pass 24 May 2013 68,229 miles

o/s/r out rigger corroded and holed

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,144 miles

drivers door step corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 67,141 miles

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

drivers door step corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,813 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,567 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,586 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 59,556 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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PNN 697L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 PNN 697L, 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 54 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 PNN 697L registered?

PNN 697L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 October 1972.

Is PNN 697L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNN 697L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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