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PPC 423L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

64,763 mi
Last recorded64,763 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPC 423L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 64,763 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 63,619 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced deformation panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced deformation panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has corrosion spots throughout body

Fail 12 Feb 2025 63,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery tray is severely corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction mirror missing (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front out rigger, steering box area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 63,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Inner reflector corroded near fail (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front outer rigger to front valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front out rigger to front valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 62,625 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front lower valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken taped together (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 62,625 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front lower valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel line cable tied (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken taped together (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 62,118 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front lower valance area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Advise brake binding 24% (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (0.1 (b))

Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,476 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance area inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 61,227 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,663 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 60,663 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,166 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 60,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/wheel arch corroded within 30cm of seat belt reel fixing, previous repair weakening (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis member corroded within 30cm of steering box mounting (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 59,320 miles

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 57,972 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,118 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,993 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,801 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 52,769 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,118 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 50,223 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,223 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 48,942 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,336 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 47,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,920 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Feb 2007 45,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,839 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 44,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PPC 423L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PPC 423L, 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 PPC 423L registered?

PPC 423L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 March 1973.

Is PPC 423L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPC 423L shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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