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PYW 277L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,156 mi
Last recorded11,156 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYW 277L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 11,156 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 10,862 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2019 10,706 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 10,338 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 9,545 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 9,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 8,931 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 8,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 8,129 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 8,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 7,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 7,202 miles

nearside and offside front tyres side walls cracking

Fail 3 May 2012 7,202 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside and offside front tyres side walls cracking

Pass 6 May 2011 6,585 miles

offside mirror cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2010 5,872 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 5,687 miles

advise . off side rear chassis in poor condition.

advise. near side front inner valance in poor condition.

advise. near side rear outer drive shaft boot in poor condition,

Fail 3 Jun 2008 49,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 4,043 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 1,937 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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PYW 277L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYW 277L, 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 PYW 277L registered?

PYW 277L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is PYW 277L safe to buy?

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