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DWG 929V

1980 Volkswagen Motorhome

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,559 mi
Last recorded24,559 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motorhome24,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWG 929V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 24,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 24,535 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,788 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 87,616 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play Marked in chalk (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 87,616 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play Marked in chalk (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,558 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 80,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 72,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 63,256 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 63,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 May 2012 56,196 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2012 56,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2011 52,656 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 51,117 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 50,664 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 50,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 49,793 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 49,001 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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DWG 929V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motorhome in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 24,919 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 DWG 929V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DWG 929V registered?

DWG 929V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 2 May 1980.

Is DWG 929V safe to buy?

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