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PUD 713L

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,112 mi
Last recorded62,112 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUD 713L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,112 miles

excess rust to both sill to floors non prescribed areas.

Fail 5 Oct 2016 62,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure mounting bolt (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

advise bag hanging over engine be moved.

excess rust to both sill to floors non prescribed areas.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear nearside tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jun 2015 58,716 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear nearside tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,465 miles

undersealed on time of test

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

not all brake pipes visable

Fail 28 Sep 2010 55,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,370 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,370 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 52,370 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear shock absorber bolts incorrect

slight play in both rear and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,572 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,953 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 44,569 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 44,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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 713L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PUD 713L, 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 PUD 713L registered?

PUD 713L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PUD 713L safe to buy?

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