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PPF 530L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,934 mi
Last recorded49,934 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPF 530L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 49,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,469 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,221 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,615 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,718 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,390 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,219 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 44,211 miles

Brake servo adjustment indicating rod shows brake adjustment is necessary. (3.6.C.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front step area corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2010 41,066 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front step area corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,010 miles

n/s sill to floor holed/corroded outside prescribed areas

o/s/r wheel bearing slighly noisey

Fail 3 Sep 2009 38,004 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

n/s sill to floor holed/corroded outside prescribed areas

o/s/r wheel bearing slighly noisey

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,262 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 36,262 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,875 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,031 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 530L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc 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 530L, 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 PPF 530L registered?

PPF 530L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 March 1973.

Is PPF 530L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPF 530L 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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