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PPG 951L

1973 Volkswagen Variant

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

60,539 mi
Last recorded60,539 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Variant51,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPG 951L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,539 miles

body/floorpan corrosion

front axle beam bearings-play

inner wings corroded

left outer floor pan lip corroded

numberplates deteriorated

tyre sizes different front to rear

Fail 30 Jun 2017 60,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing hold and corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body/floor pan corrosion

front axle beam bearings play

front wheel bearings play

left outer floor pan lip corroded

numberplates deteriorated

tyre sizes different front to rear

wiper blade security

Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,724 miles

body corrosion

front shock absorber damp

headlamp patterns

rear inner wheel arch corrosion

slight front wheel bearing play

wiper blade security

Fail 20 Jun 2016 59,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect wrong colour (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate incorrect wrong colour (6.3.1a)

body corrosion

front shock absorber damp

headlamp patterns

rear inner wheel arch corrosion

slight front wheel bearing play

wiper blade security

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,045 miles

battery clamp missing

excessive corrosion to n/s/f inner heater channel/outer sill/lower wing -not in testable area

o/s track rod end boot split

play in both front wheel bearings and steering idler

Fail 7 Jul 2015 59,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

battery clamp missing

excessive corrosion to n/s/f inner heater channel/outer sill/lower wing -not in testable area

o/s track rod end boot split

play in both front wheel bearings and steering idler

Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,092 miles

exhaust corroded

front inner wing corrosion

fuel pipes deteriorated

headlamp patterns poor

number plate security

rerar wheel bearing play

right front wheel bearing play

right track rod end boot split

steering play

suspension lowered

Fail 3 Jul 2014 58,092 miles

steering play

suspension lowered

front inner wing corrosion

fuel pipes deteriorated

headlamp patterns poor

number plate security

rerar wheel bearing play

right front wheel bearing play

right track rod end boot split

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,492 miles

body trim security

floor pans corroded

front axle beam bearing play

left rear light and bumper damaged

slight exhaust blow

steering play

suspension corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2013 57,492 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body trim security

floor pans corroded

front axle beam bearing play

left rear light and bumper damaged

slight exhaust blow

steering play

suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,386 miles

axle beam bearings play

headlamp patterns poor

left upper ball joint play

left/right side mouldings security

rear wheel bearing play

right upper/lower ball joints play

sill/inner sills/floors corroded

suspension lowered

Fail 18 Jul 2012 57,386 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

axle beam bearings play

fuel filter contaminated

headlamp patterns poor

left upper ball joint play

left/right side mouldings security

rear wheel bearing play

right upper/lower ball joints play

sill/inner sills/floors corroded

suspension lowered

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,777 miles

exhaust repairs

rear wheel bearing play

right headlamp poor

steering coupling cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2011 56,777 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust repairs

left front brake flexi deteriorated

rear wheel bearing play

right headlamp poor

steering coupling cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,201 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 56,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,167 miles

small holes in offside outer sill

Fail 22 Sep 2006 55,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on bodywork

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on bulkhead and inner wing

corrosion on underside

wear and movement on seats

wear on front suspension

Fail 16 Nov 2005 55,160 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

bumper insecure

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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PPG 951L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 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 Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPG 951L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PPG 951L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 8 March 1973.

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