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PPF 219L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,390 mi
Last recorded142,390 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPF 219L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 142,390 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 142,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 132,263 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 126,487 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 122,033 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 119,921 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 118,361 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 117,451 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 117,451 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 116,215 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 113,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 111,067 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 111,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 106,322 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 100,868 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 100,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 95,543 miles

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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PPF 219L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PPF 219L, 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 PPF 219L registered?

PPF 219L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is PPF 219L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPF 219L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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