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PPF 903L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,724 mi
Last recorded134,724 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPF 903L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 134,724 miles

alot of surface corrosion in places

various small holes in floor pan

Fail 5 May 2017 134,724 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor pan (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

alot of surface corrosion in places

various small holes in floor pan

Pass 30 Dec 2015 39,306 miles

nearside front floor pan/door step corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2015 39,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.2.C.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front floor pan/door step corroded

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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PPF 903L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PPF 903L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PPF 903L registered?

PPF 903L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is PPF 903L safe to buy?

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