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PPD 214L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

2,172 mi
Last recorded2,172 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPD 214L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 2,172 miles

corrosion both rear corner panels

corrosion on front axle beam

Fail 8 Sep 2017 2,172 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested wheel binding excessivle (3.7.A.1)

corrosion both rear corner panels

corrosion on front axle beam

Fail 22 Mar 2017 2,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH/STEP BADLY CORRODED - SUGGEST ATTENTION

TOW BAR WIRING INSECURE

Pass 9 Oct 2015 168,075 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 901 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 97 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cracking 2

Fail 24 Sep 2014 97 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cracking 2

Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,179 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrossion both rear body corner panels

near side front step badly corroded - suggest attention

slight play in steering idler

surface corrossion front axle - suggest attention

Fail 22 Aug 2013 99,179 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrossion both rear body corner panels

near side front step badly corroded - suggest attention

slight play in steering idler

surface corrossion front axle - suggest attention

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,274 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

corrosion on front axle beam, near side front step and both chassis legs inside engine bay

Fail 9 Jul 2012 98,274 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

corrosion on front axle beam, near side front step and both chassis legs inside engine bay

Pass 14 Jul 2011 94,771 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

grease leaking from both off side suspension ball joint gaiters

near side front step corroded - suggest attention

Pass 8 Jul 2010 94,542 miles

near side front step badly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2010 92,542 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front step badly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 91,227 miles

Oil leak

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

extensive chassis/body repair

Pass 24 Jul 2008 88,618 miles

corrosion near side step - suggest attention

Fail 24 Jul 2008 88,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion near side step - suggest attention

Pass 27 Jul 2007 87,007 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 87,007 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 84,961 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 84,961 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

corrosion near side front step

head light reflectors corroded slightly

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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PPD 214L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 PPD 214L, 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 PPD 214L registered?

PPD 214L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 March 1973.

Is PPD 214L safe to buy?

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