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POR 909M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,491 mi
Last recorded32,491 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOR 909M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 32,491 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 32,207 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak engine ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 32,205 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak engine ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 31,507 miles

Emission: visual inspection

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 31,505 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Emission: visual inspection

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,861 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 30,355 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drive shaft bolts loose

Pass 15 Jul 2013 29,550 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,666 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 28,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,759 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 26,758 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 24,673 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 9 Jul 2008 23,343 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,343 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,771 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,341 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 17,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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POR 909M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 POR 909M, 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 POR 909M registered?

POR 909M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 October 1973.

Is POR 909M safe to buy?

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