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PPG 952L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,455 mi
Last recorded60,455 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPG 952L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,455 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 60,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,384 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 60,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,690 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 59,680 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 58,185 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 58,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,346 miles

ns and os top and bottom ball joints boots split

Fail 26 Apr 2011 57,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front and rear no plates

Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,016 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,961 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 50,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,386 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,917 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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PPG 952L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PPG 952L, 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 PPG 952L registered?

PPG 952L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 March 1973.

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The MOT history for PPG 952L shows 15 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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