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PYH 116L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,300 mi
Last recorded142,300 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYH 116L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 142,300 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 142,199 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015
Fail 3 Jun 2015

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 141,762 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 141,321 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 141,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 141,207 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 140,998 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 138,512 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 138,512 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 137,680 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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PYH 116L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYH 116L, 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 PYH 116L registered?

PYH 116L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 July 1973.

Is PYH 116L safe to buy?

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