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D706 UGB

1987 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

241,049 mi
Last recorded241,049 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Motorhome146,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD706 UGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 241,049 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 239,606 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 238,733 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 238,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 236,414 miles

hand brake adjuster rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2023 236,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel bearing / brakes (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working fog light not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake adjuster rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2022 234,817 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 233,455 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 232,780 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 230,054 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 225,568 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 225,548 miles

Battery insecure x2 (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear back box loose on mounting

Pass 16 Mar 2017 223,182 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp masks fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

steering rack mounts worn slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2016 222,022 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 12 Mar 2016 222,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 23 Mar 2015 219,822 miles

off/side rear binding very slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2013 217,996 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 214,705 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 207,468 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 200,506 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 195,985 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 192,646 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 192,646 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D706 UGB is a 1987 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 146,061 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 D706 UGB, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D706 UGB is a 1987 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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