MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,637 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
erratic idle
previous repairs to under side of vehicle
wipers & washers poor operation
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber mount (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
both headlamp patterns poor
previous repairs to chassis rails & floors
washers poor
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Offside (inner) sill excesively corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front wheel bearings slight play
under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
brake pedal pad worn slightly
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Semaphore indicator switch insecure (1.4.C.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
brake pedal pad worn slightly
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air leak on engine
fuel pipe insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle
front indicators weak
nearside rear suspension bump stop plate corroded.
non-standard bolt fitted to offside rear shock absorber lower mounting.
suspension lowered
wear in steering column head bearing
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Lower Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
front indicators weak
nearside rear suspension bump stop plate corroded.
suspension lowered
wear in steering column head bearing
Battery insecure
scratches to screen,seatbelt anchorages,slight play in centre steering idler.
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
SCRATCHES TO SCREEN
SEATBELT ANCHORAGES CORRODING
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PYX 383L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 383L, 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 383L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 February 1973.
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