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PGO 543L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,697 mi
Last recorded68,697 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGO 543L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 68,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 68,671 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 68,519 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,366 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,129 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 68,129 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 67,757 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 67,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,465 miles

Front wiper action slow

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,994 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,621 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wire running along chassis needs protection . likely to damage and short to ground

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 65,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes greased

steering lock not working

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,602 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 64,602 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 137,504 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 86,920 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

near side rear new wheel cylinder fitted/ drum has oil staines

off side and off side rear tyre tearing apart

under neath coated with thick black under sealent

Fail 15 Oct 2010 86,920 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

off side and off side rear tyre tearing apart

under neath coated with thick black under sealent

Fail 12 May 2010 85,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2010 85,990 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 85,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside 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 on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 85,615 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 85,605 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,263 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,730 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 83,837 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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PGO 543L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGO 543L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGO 543L registered?

PGO 543L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is PGO 543L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGO 543L shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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