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E403 VGT

1987 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,810 mi
Last recorded155,810 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Motorhome146,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE403 VGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 155,810 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 155,697 miles

Lower body panels corroded not within a prescribed area

Fail 28 Sep 2020 155,653 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower body panels corroded not within a prescribed area

Rear exhaust deteriorating

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 155,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower body panels corroded not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 23 May 2018 153,584 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 151,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 148,478 miles

Nearside and Offside front tie bar bushes splitting badly

Nearside and Offside rear lower underpanels corroded

Nearside front outrigger corroded not within a prescribed area

Pass 9 Apr 2015 148,139 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 146,062 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 146,060 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 136,664 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 135,571 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 134,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine rocker cover

Fail 6 Jul 2010 134,113 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

oil leak on engine rocker cover

uj coupling excessively worn on rear propshaft

Pass 22 Aug 2008 133,381 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 133,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 133,016 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 133,016 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 132,044 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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E403 VGT is a 1987 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 E403 VGT, 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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E403 VGT is a 1987 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 8 September 1987.

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