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PYX 299L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

70,399 mi
Last recorded70,399 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYX 299L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 70,399 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 69,753 miles

Central sofa seat has no seat belts

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 68,842 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Jul 2024 68,840 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

wiper switch insecure and operates horn when operated

Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,715 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 67,699 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back plate above rear axle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

steering wheel plastic outer casing cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2022 66,556 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 66,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,251 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 65,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,853 miles

Offside Rear light cluster broken

starter motor faulty

throttle sticking

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,942 miles

centre cross member corroded

front brake application uneven

front inner valence corroded and holed near both chassis rails

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,015 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both handbrake outer casings split

Fail 20 Jul 2015 60,008 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both handbrake outer casings split

Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,214 miles

both handbrake cables outer casings split

no seat belts on centre bench seat

unable to fully inspect chassis as undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2014 59,214 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both handbrake cables outer casings split

no seat belts on centre bench seat

unable to fully inspect chassis as undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,278 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear wheel bearings has slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,600 miles

front brake pads not visable....

general under body corrosion....

o/s/f lower suspension joint gaiter split open....

screen washer aims low...

screw in o/s/f tyre & perishing....

Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,594 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

front x member corroded

rear floor corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,187 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides flooers corroded and holed

front x member corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,042 miles

front x member corroded

n/s outter sill corroded

o/s floor corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2008 52,023 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front x member corroded

n/s outter sill corroded

o/s floor corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2007 49,853 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 49,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s floor and n/s sill badley coroded

Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,580 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 47,580 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

n/s door step coroded

o/s floor coroded

Pass 24 May 2005 45,432 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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PYX 299L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 299L, 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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PYX 299L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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