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PYO 114L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,470 mi
Last recorded61,470 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYO 114L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 61,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 60,606 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm to idler (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,592 miles

Nearside Front floor holed but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear tyre badly split but not to cords

Offside Rear tyre badly split but not to cords

Pass 18 Aug 2015 60,544 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,804 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 59,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,707 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 59,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

n/s/r jacking point corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,757 miles

no warning light for main beam

poss leak from steering box filler?

Fail 31 May 2012 58,757 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

no warning light for main beam

poss leak from steering box filler?

Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,885 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Pass 26 May 2009 55,806 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 55,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,636 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 54,629 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 52,426 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 52,426 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

hole in o/s floor

Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,031 miles

n/s/f seat missing at time of test.fog lights fitted not working.o/s floor holed.

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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PYO 114L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 PYO 114L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PYO 114L registered?

PYO 114L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 January 1973.

Is PYO 114L safe to buy?

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