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PPG 959L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,181 mi
Last recorded64,181 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPG 959L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 64,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 63,618 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,820 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 62,627 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 61,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,784 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,053 miles

right lower ball joint boot split

steering idler slight play

exhaust tailpipe corroded

left/right ball joints slight play

rear brake pipe corrosion

rear shocks worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,617 miles

brake fluid level

column switchgear security

main brake pipe corrosion

outer sills corroded

rear engine mounts worn

rear shock absorbers worn

right lower ball joint boot split

right rear brake pipe corroded

steering idler play

windscreen damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2010 60,617 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brake fluid level

column switchgear security

main brake pipe corrosion

outer sills corroded

rear engine mounts worn

rear shock absorbers worn

right lower ball joint boot split

right rear brake pipe corroded

steering idler play

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,360 miles

body/chassis/suspension corroded

brake pipes corroded

drag link ends play

headlamp reflectors corroded and patterns poor

rear brake drums oval

rear numberplate damaged

rear shocks worn

right inner sill repair

right lower balljoint boot split

steering column play

steering idler play

windscreen damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2009 59,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

body/chassis/suspension corroded

brake pipes corroded

drag link ends play

engine bay seal missing

headlamp reflectors corroded and patterns poor

rear brake drums oval

rear numberplate damaged

rear shocks worn

right inner sill repair

right lower balljoint boot split

steering column play

steering idler play

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,142 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 59,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,934 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jul 2007 57,934 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Mar 2006 55,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 55,765 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 959L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PPG 959L, 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 PPG 959L registered?

PPG 959L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 March 1973.

Is PPG 959L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPG 959L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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