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C151 DTA

1985 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,799 mi
Last recorded40,799 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC151 DTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 40,799 miles

Coolant leak slight ()

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

Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 40,790 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 40,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 40,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 39,992 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

no reversing lights

Fail 21 Jun 2019 39,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

no reversing lights

Pass 12 May 2018 39,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 39,381 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 38,797 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 37,942 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 37,942 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,480 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,582 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 28,156 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,692 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 27,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,171 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,845 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 26,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,565 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 26,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C151 DTA is a 1985 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C151 DTA, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C151 DTA is a 1985 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 2 September 1985.

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