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PWL 970M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1911cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

67,549 mi
Last recorded67,549 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWL 970M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,911cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 67,549 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 64,709 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 64,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,399 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 63,346 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened cap unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened cap unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,465 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,493 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 55,564 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 55,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER FRONT PANELS WITH IN 30 CM OF STEERING BOX (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,336 miles

ALL 4 BODY JACKING POINTS ARE RUSTY.

THE OSF TOP BALL JOINT COVER IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

THE OSF AND NSF AND NSR JACKING POINTS ARE RUSTING

THE OSF TOP BALL JOINT COVER IS IN POOR CONDITION

THE OSR FOG LIGHT STARTED TO WORK

Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,334 miles

I HAVE CLEANED OUT THE OS WASHER JET

THE OSF TOP BALL JOINT COVER IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,480 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 41,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,189 miles

FLOOR IS RUSTING INBOARD OF THE OSR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING

WASHER BOTTLE WAS EMPTY AND OS WASHER JET WAS BLOCKED UP.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 38,189 miles

FLOOR IS RUSTING INBOARD OF THE OSR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

WASHER BOTTLE WAS EMPTY AND OS WASHER JET WAS BLOCKED UP.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,063 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

THERE MAY BE VERY SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 22 Jan 2010

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

INDICATOR TELL TALE IS ONLY AUDIBLE

NO DASH BOARD FITTED AT TIME OF TEST WHICH IS WHY NO MILAGE IS DISPLAYED AND THIS WHY PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND SWITCHS ARE INSECURE

THERE MAY BE VERY SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 6 Jan 2009 27,959 miles

FLOOR ABOVE THE GEARBOX IS RUSTY

PANELS ROUND THE NSF SEAT BELT LOWER MOUNTING ARE RUSTY

SPARE WHEEL HAS BEEN FITTED TO PASS THE MOT BUT THE TYRE IS BADLY PERISHED AND CRSACKED AND NEEDS CHANGING ASAP.

Fail 6 Jan 2009 27,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FLOOR ABOVE THE GEARBOX IS RUSTY

PANELS ROUND THE NSF SEAT BELT LOWER MOUNTING ARE RUSTY

Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,190 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 22,187 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,798 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 11,005 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 11,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

SMALL RUST HOLE IN OSR BOOT FLOOR.

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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PWL 970M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,911cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 PWL 970M, 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 52 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 PWL 970M registered?

PWL 970M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 April 1974.

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