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PYX 294L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,852 mi
Last recorded72,852 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYX 294L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 72,852 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 72,843 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 72,336 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,940 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 71,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 71,284 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 71,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,061 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,678 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,082 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,697 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,621 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 62,807 miles

Offside front top balljoint dust cover torn

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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PYX 294L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PYX 294L, 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 PYX 294L registered?

PYX 294L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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