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D837 KTG

1986 Volkswagen Motor Home

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,521 mi
Last recorded70,521 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Motor Home92,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD837 KTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 70,521 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust blow from join to rear box

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 26 Apr 2011 70,521 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust blow from join to rear box

Has corrosion On both front drivers and passagers steps

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 17 May 2010 66,333 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 64,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 60,694 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 60,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 54,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

oil leaking from engine

slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,574 miles

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

oil leaking from engine

slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 17 May 2006 52,663 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 52,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D837 KTG is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Home in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 92,988 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 D837 KTG, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D837 KTG registered?

D837 KTG is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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