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AVK 166H

2008 Volkswagen Motor Home

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,385 mi
Last recorded50,385 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motor Home45,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVK 166H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 50,385 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 50,382 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 49,461 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,004 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 49,004 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,660 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 48,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,236 miles

Nearside mirror deteriorated

front and rear tyres are different sizes

slight play/leak from steering box

Fail 29 Jul 2016 48,221 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside mirror deteriorated

front and rear tyres are different sizes

slight play/leak from steering box

Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,810 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 47,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,116 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 47,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,094 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 47,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,006 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 47,005 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,836 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,674 miles

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

oil around n/s/r wheel

steering slightly notchy

Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,650 miles

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal has travel but working

oil around n/s/r wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,101 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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AVK 166H is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 45,388 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 Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVK 166H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AVK 166H is a 2008 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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