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PYK 207L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,231 mi
Last recorded89,231 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYK 207L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,231 miles

nearside front wheel arch/ step/ inner and outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 14 Jun 2017 89,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at top of inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside front wheel arch/ step/ inner and outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,631 miles

n/s/f inner arch,o/s/f outrigger and n/s/r inner sill holed but not in prescribed area

Fail 15 Jun 2016 88,630 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not attached next to suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip is on when main beam is on and visa versa (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to outer arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not attached near suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch holed next to suspension moiunt (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch at the front to floor not attached (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger not attached to sill near suspension ,mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f inner arch holed, o/s/f outrigger holed, n/s/r inner sill holed

Pass 12 Jun 2015 88,131 miles

n/s/f inner step corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 88,131 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner step corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,401 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 front beam axle ball joint covers deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

n/s/f inner arch/step corroded/holed

slight corrosion around repairs on front of rear arches

Fail 22 May 2014 86,401 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 front beam axle ball joint covers deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

n/s/f inner arch/step corroded/holed

slight corrosion around repairs on front of rear arches

Pass 21 Jun 2013 85,433 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 85,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 84,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,007 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 83,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,882 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 28 Jul 2009 79,190 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 78,089 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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PYK 207L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PYK 207L, 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.

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What year was PYK 207L registered?

PYK 207L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 December 1972.

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