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BRL 566K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Home

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,896 mi
Last recorded19,896 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Home32,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRL 566K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 19,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 19,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2015 17,389 miles

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

Rear slight oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 14,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o.s.r.wheel arch corroded

rear suspension low

Fail 8 Sep 2014 14,153 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o.s.r wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 13,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2013 13,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2012 10,776 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre rear chassis corroded and holed but not in perscribed area

o/s/r floor corroded and holed but not in perscribed area

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not in perscribed area

Pass 6 May 2011 9,692 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 5,879 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 3,090 miles

o/s and n/s/f floors corroded

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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BRL 566K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Home in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 32,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRL 566K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BRL 566K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 9 December 1971.

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