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PUD 467L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

99,591 mi
Last recorded99,591 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUD 467L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 99,591 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 98,615 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,613 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,752 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general chassis corrosion and poorly repaired

Fail 11 Jan 2017 97,751 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general chassis corrosion and poorly repaired

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,005 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 97,005 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 96,530 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,530 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 96,530 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 96,530 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 96,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

offside front wheel arch corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2010 96,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

offside front wheel arch corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,530 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

body condition poor repairs to sills outriggers front steps seatbelt mountings and jackpoints also poor

brake mastercylinder mounting flexing

horn push replaced by switch not a flickswitch

rear driveshaft bolts loose

Fail 7 Jan 2008 96,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

body condition poor repairs to sills outriggers front steps seatbelt mountings and jackpoints also poor

brake mastercylinder mounting flexing

horn push replaced by switch not a flickswitch

rear driveshaft bolts loose

Fail 4 Jan 2008 96,530 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Corrosion in N/S/F cross member

Corrosion in rear floor/sills

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wiper switch worn

Pass 5 Jan 2007 96,530 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 96,530 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 96,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak †Handbrake cable outers rusted †O/s outer cv boot split †

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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PUD 467L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc 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 PUD 467L, 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 PUD 467L registered?

PUD 467L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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