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DSU 936X

1981 Volkswagen Motorhome

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,571 mi
Last recorded88,571 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome46,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 936X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,571 miles

corrosion on bulk head area outside prescribed area

corrosion on floor area unable to hole

holes in sills outside of prescribed area

n/s/f brake back plate not present

Fail 14 Jun 2016 88,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped not fixxed to hub (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped not fixed to hub (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Inner found hole in bulk head in side by feet both sides

Front no spare wheel

Nearside Front no brake back plate

Offside Rear brake effort low hand brake

Offside found holes in inner sills

corrosion found under van cannot hole now

Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake effort low

small hole in inner wing n/s/r not a surporting unit

some corroion to sills inner

Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,810 miles

slight bind to offside front brake

Fail 12 Jun 2014 7,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 11 Aug 2012 76,066 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

main beam dash indication bulb inop.

washer bottle insecure.

Fail 11 Aug 2012 76,066 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

main beam dash indication bulb inop.

washer bottle insecure.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 7,406 miles

advise all four tyres have cracks and general deterioration in sidewalls

Fail 4 Aug 2011 7,406 miles

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

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

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise all four tyres have cracks and general deterioration in sidewalls

Pass 7 Aug 2009 6,743 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 6,743 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 54,557 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,123 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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DSU 936X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DSU 936X, 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.

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What year was DSU 936X registered?

DSU 936X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 17 November 1981.

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