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PPF 525L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,030 mi
Last recorded49,030 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPF 525L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 49,030 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 May 2020 49,030 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 46,686 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 46,685 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,782 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 44,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

clutch cabel fouling on handbrake cabel

Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,785 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 43,782 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering wheel flexing and not allowing full use of washer stalk

Pass 8 Oct 2014 43,127 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 42,708 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,002 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,402 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,789 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 35,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,970 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,302 miles

both front wheel arches corroded but not in any prescribed areas

Pass 25 May 2006 32,424 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 32,415 miles

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

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

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 525L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 525L, 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 525L registered?

PPF 525L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 February 1973.

Is PPF 525L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPF 525L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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