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BFW 486W

1981 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,608 mi
Last recorded9,608 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome46,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 486W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2023 9,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 9,157 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 9,128 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 8,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 6,444 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 4,668 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 2,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 27 Mar 2014 2,335 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 22 Nov 2012 1,729 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 145 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 143 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 143 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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BFW 486W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFW 486W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFW 486W registered?

BFW 486W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 8 July 1981.

Is BFW 486W safe to buy?

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