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A720 MAA

1983 Volkswagen Motorhome

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

27,920 mi
Last recorded27,920 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motorhome28,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA720 MAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 27,920 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch/step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch/step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 27,920 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch/step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch/step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 27,920 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailo pipe holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch/step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch/step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.2.C.1h)

Steering rack mounts slight play.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,110 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 27,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

slight lift n/s lower ball joint

Fail 19 Jun 2013 25,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

slight lift n/s lower ball joint

Pass 31 May 2012 24,027 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rotation noise o/s/r wheel no fault found on brake tester

Pass 25 May 2011 22,282 miles

Side sliding door unable to open.

Fail 24 May 2011 22,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Side sliding door unable to open.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 206,787 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 20,671 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres starting to perish

corrosion both front floors, both front steps, n/s/f inner arch and o/s/r inner arch

only drivers and n/s/f seats fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 20,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 17,122 miles

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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A720 MAA is a 1983 Volkswagen Motorhome in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 28,160 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 A720 MAA, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A720 MAA is a 1983 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 24 August 1983.

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