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PPJ 540L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,930 mi
Last recorded42,930 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 540L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 40,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion on n/s of front axle

Fail 31 Aug 2017 40,637 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion on n/s of front axle

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,609 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,158 miles

o/s and n/s front cross members holed

o/s and n/s rear sills holed

rear of o/s and n/s front wheel arches holed

Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,156 miles

o/s and n/s of front crossmember holed

o/s and n/s sills corroding

rear of o/s and n/s front wheel arches holed

Fail 25 Jul 2008 33,171 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

advise n/s/r sill coroded

advise o/s/f step coroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,171 miles

advise n/s/r sill coroded

advise o/s/f step coroded

Fail 26 May 2007 30,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both front indicator lens cracked

both front tyres perished on outer walls

both rear lights affected slightly by the operation of other lamps(flickering slightly)

front brake calipers of differing designs

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 26 May 2007 30,008 miles

both front indicator lens cracked

both front tyres perished on outer walls

both rear lights affected slightly by the operation of other lamps(flickering slightly)

front brake calipers of differing designs

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2005 24,115 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 24,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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PPJ 540L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PPJ 540L, 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 PPJ 540L registered?

PPJ 540L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 March 1973.

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