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PUR 619M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,625 mi
Last recorded21,625 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUR 619M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 21,625 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake pipe from master cylinder to splitter kinked

Fail 22 Mar 2021 21,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake pipe from master cylinder to splitter kinked

Pass 24 Mar 2020 20,694 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 19,956 miles

Front Lower panel corroded n/s outer & o/s lower

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not within a persribed area

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both o/s & n/s (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 May 2018 19,956 miles

Front Lower panel corroded n/s outer & o/s lower

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not within a persribed area

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both o/s & n/s (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,569 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 17,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,377 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 15,636 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 14,769 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 13,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front has excessive corrosion but not in a MOT prescribed area.

Fail 12 Jan 2013 13,404 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front has excessive corrosion but not in a MOT prescribed area.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,383 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 12,377 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 9,870 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 9,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2008 7,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 45,680 miles

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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PUR 619M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc 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 PUR 619M, 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 PUR 619M registered?

PUR 619M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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