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PNW 524L

1973 Volkswagen Variant

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,729 mi
Last recorded32,729 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Variant51,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNW 524L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 32,729 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,812 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 24,866 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Short Lock To Lock On Steering

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 22,400 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

floor corroded and damaged

n/s + o/s rear inner arches corroded

oil leak

play in both front wheel bearings

sills corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,400 miles

floor corroded and damaged

n/s + o/s rear inner arches corroded

oil leak

play in both front wheel bearings

sills corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 22,116 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,007 miles

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

front seats runners wonn

generally rough

smell of fuel

generaly very weak and rusted doors been taped up and under seal allover

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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PNW 524L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PNW 524L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PNW 524L registered?

PNW 524L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 5 July 1973.

Is PNW 524L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNW 524L shows 7 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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