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PPX 162K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,732 mi
Last recorded64,732 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPX 162K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,732 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 64,732 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,717 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 64,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside front floorpan corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 64,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion n/s front crossmember-outside scope of mot

n/s front brake pipe-slightly kinked

n/s handbrake cable-poor condition corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s rear drive shaft-bolts loose

Fail 14 Aug 2012 64,669 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s rear drive shaft-bolts loose

Pass 26 May 2011 64,652 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,625 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 64,619 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,574 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 64,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PPX 162K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 PPX 162K, 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 55 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 PPX 162K registered?

PPX 162K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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