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PYB 972L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

219,404 mi
Last recorded219,404 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYB 972L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 219,404 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front inner step slightly corroded

oil leak

slight wear on brake pedal pivot pin

vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2025 219,265 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front inner step slightly corroded

oil leak

slight wear on brake pedal pivot pin

vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2024 218,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front inner step slightly corroded

oil leak

slight wear on brake pedal pivot pin

vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2023 217,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front inner step slightly corroded

oil leak

slight wear on brake pedal pivot pin

vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2022 217,192 miles

dampness around brake light switch

offside front inner step slightly corroded

oil leak

rear tyres slightly perished between treads

slight wear on brake pedal pivot pin

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2021 216,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front inner step slightly corroded

oil leak

slight wear on brake brake pedal pivot pin

vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2020 215,632 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 May 2019 215,050 miles

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

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

vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 May 2019 215,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose Nut missing off bolt (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose Nut missing off bolt (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 214,240 miles

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

Oil leak SLIGHT ENGINE

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 May 2017 213,307 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

both rear tyres perishing

inner front valance corroded

nearside front tyre perishing

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 16 May 2016 211,813 miles

Offside Front body has corrosion on front panel

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all four tyres showing signs of perishing and cracking between treads

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 16 May 2016 211,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front body has corrosion on front panel

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all four tyres showing signs of perishing and cracking between treads

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 20 May 2015 210,907 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 210,386 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 209,319 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 208,947 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 208,409 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front bump stop rubber missing

offside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls cracking

offside front tyre not 8ply rating

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 207,111 miles

travle on foot brake

Fail 13 Mar 2008

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008
Pass 22 Jun 2007 204,142 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 203,455 miles

Nearside front door pillar rust mhloe outside prescribed area

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

Rear Number plate faded

Underside side of vehicle rusting

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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PYB 972L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 PYB 972L, 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 PYB 972L registered?

PYB 972L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is PYB 972L safe to buy?

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