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A223 MJA

1984 Volkswagen Motorhome

Red Petrol 1933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,430 mi
Last recorded24,430 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Motorhome50,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA223 MJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,933cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 24,430 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 24,426 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2018 24,001 miles

Offside Rear driveshaft gaiter split

play in steering rack mountings

Fail 9 May 2018 24,001 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear driveshaft gaiter split

play in steering rack mountings

Fail 27 Apr 2018 23,999 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear driveshaft gaiter split

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

parking brake effort low

play in steering rack mountings

Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,054 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,514 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 22,514 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 21,728 miles

exhaust tail pipe showing signs of corrosion. both inner sills showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,680 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 20,680 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,143 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 20,143 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,851 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,164 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,206 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 18,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 16,970 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 16,970 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front head lamp pattern`s are poor

Pass 23 Aug 2006 1,460 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 1,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorhome?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
1,733
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 148
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 139
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
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A223 MJA is a 1984 Volkswagen Motorhome in Red with a 1,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 50,098 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A223 MJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A223 MJA is a 1984 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 22 February 1984.

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