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PTX 339L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,616 mi
Last recorded212,616 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTX 339L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 212,616 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 211,015 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 208,200 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 208,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 205,726 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPERS, CORROSION, AND OFFSIDE WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 205,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 205,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 203,950 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 201,294 miles

Battery insecure

side door has corrsion

Pass 20 May 2010 198,529 miles

Battery insecure

Offside headlamp pattern incorrect

Fail 20 May 2010 198,529 miles

Battery insecure

Offside headlamp pattern incorrect

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2009 197,683 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side head light pattern.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 195,967 miles

underside of vehicle been welded and undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2007 193,364 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 193,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 186,845 miles

ADISE REAR LAMP O /S CRACKED † †ADVISE PETROL CAP SEAL

ADVISE CENTRE IDLEARM ( STEERING ) SLIGHTLY WORN / LIFT † †ADVISE FRT /REAR No PLATES

ADVISE N / S WASHER JET

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 186,818 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

PLEASE NOTE DRIVESHAFT REAR O/S ALL LOCKING DEVICE,S INSECURE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE CUSTOMER HAS BEEN INFORMED.

Fail 8 Sep 2005 186,495 miles

Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise when rear is jacked up wheel fouls arch †nearside rear

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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PTX 339L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PTX 339L, 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 PTX 339L registered?

PTX 339L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is PTX 339L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTX 339L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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