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PVO 923L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

14,099 mi
Last recorded14,099 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVO 923L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 14,099 miles

n/s o/s outer sills rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2017 14,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted panel (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s o/s outer sills rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2016 11,024 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 7,610 miles

slight corrosion on nearside rear inner wheel arch at front

Fail 27 Mar 2015 7,610 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on nearside rear inner wheel arch at front

Pass 2 Apr 2014 7,197 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 7,195 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 7,017 miles

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 7,017 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 4,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 2,199 miles

Slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 20 Apr 2010 708 miles

Slight play in steering center pin

Fail 20 Apr 2010 708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Slight play in steering center pin

Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,069 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 98,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 94,948 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 22 Apr 2008 94,948 miles

Slight oil leak from steering box

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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PVO 923L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 PVO 923L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PVO 923L?

You can check the full history of PVO 923L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PVO 923L registered?

PVO 923L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 November 1972.

Is PVO 923L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVO 923L shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PVO 923L have outstanding finance?

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