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PPK 966L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,299 mi
Last recorded49,299 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPK 966L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 49,299 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 49,186 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 48,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosionat rear of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer tyre wall perishing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer tyre wall perishing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamps not working

slight play in steering idler

Fail 22 Jul 2019 48,704 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake servo defective or ineffective intermittant action (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at jacking point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jacking point and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at jacking point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jacking point and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at rear of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower 'a' post has very serious corrosion

Nearside Front at rear of wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front outer tyre wall perishing

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Lower 'a' post has very serious corrosion

Offside Front floor behind offside front seat poor repair

Offside Front outer tyre wall perishing

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamps not working

slight play in steering idler

uable to check wipers for clearing as washers not working

Pass 27 Jul 2018 48,195 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front flexable brake hose slightly perished

slight play in centre steering idler

Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,953 miles

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

slight play in steering idler

Fail 3 Jul 2017 45,940 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

slight play in centre steering pivot

Fail 8 Jul 2016 44,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

slight play in centre steering pivot

Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,910 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

slight play in centre steering pivot

Fail 24 Jun 2015 42,900 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

slight play in centre steering pivot

Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,607 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 41,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,904 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,065 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 40,065 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,063 miles

o/s lower sill slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2010 39,044 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s lower sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 33,173 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 33,172 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,419 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2008 30,417 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2007 24,939 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 24,877 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2006 20,104 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

belly pan fitted not allowing full inspection of steering mechanism

o/s inner sill finishing panel corroded

oil leak

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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PPK 966L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PPK 966L, 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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PPK 966L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

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