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PPP 601L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

88,734 mi
Last recorded88,734 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPP 601L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 88,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUSPENSION TUBE-BEAM MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT CROSSBEAM AND UNDER STEP AREA (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white instead of orange (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner and outer (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid container needs pressure. pumping up (8.2.3)

BODY RUSTING

Nearside Front CHASSIS TO BODY CORROSION AT STEP AREA

Nearside Front brake pipes starting to deteriorate (looking soft)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake pipes starting to deteriorate (looking soft)

Nearside Rear floor (at jacking point) and suspension corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake pipes starting to deteriorate (looking soft)

REAR SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODEING

Rear REAR CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER CORRODED IN CENTRE

Unable to check steering box drop arm - front ball joint (fully enclosed)

chassis and suspension heavily corroded

under body paneled out, unable to check rear of sills and under floor

Pass 15 Oct 2015 88,363 miles

large under panel fitted

rear o/s drive shaft inner cv boot detiorated

underbody starting to corrode and getting weak in places

upper body has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2015 88,348 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mount (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Lower front and rear shocks getting weak

Upper body has slight corrosion

large underbody panel fitted

rear drive shaft cv boots in poor condition

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,363 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 86,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 85,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 85,903 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front bumb stops missing.

chassis very dry various areas has .surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2012 85,399 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 85,399 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 83,633 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 83,633 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 81,460 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 78,519 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

water leaking from top of steering column

Pass 13 May 2008 76,362 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 74,775 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 74,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 73,402 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 73,396 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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PPP 601L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 PPP 601L, 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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PPP 601L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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