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PYX 300L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

67,869 mi
Last recorded67,869 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYX 300L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 67,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 67,854 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 6,693 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 6,170 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 6,158 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 5,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 5,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 4,362 miles

Offside Rear body has corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2017 4,362 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear body has corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2016 3,703 miles

rusting on o/side front chassie

slight p[lay in steering idler

Fail 27 Apr 2016

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven 43% out (3.7.B.2)

rusting on o/side front chassie

slight p[lay in steering idler

Pass 10 Apr 2015 3,148 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 3,145 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 2,145 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 2,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 20 May 2013 1,353 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 1,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 475 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 98,564 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 98,558 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 96,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 95,199 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 93,190 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 90,468 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 87,804 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 87,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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PYX 300L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYX 300L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYX 300L registered?

PYX 300L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 26 January 1973.

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