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ETU 778K

1972 Volkswagen Motorhome

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,567 mi
Last recorded16,567 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motorhome17,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETU 778K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 16,567 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 16,562 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 16,294 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 16,114 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

split pin missing from o/s outer track rod end

Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,114 miles

split pin missing from o/s outer track rod end

Pass 27 May 2014 15,728 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 15,476 miles

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 9 Apr 2013 15,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,300 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,782 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,051 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear axle tubular section through to offside rear chassis strenthener to tubular section corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2009 14,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

horn operation on push button poor

rear axle tubular section through to offside rear chassis strenthener to tubular section corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front brake flexi to brakepipe union bracket slightly insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2008 13,391 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front brake flexi to brakepipe union bracket slightly insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2007 111,740 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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ETU 778K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorhome in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 17,926 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 ETU 778K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ETU 778K registered?

ETU 778K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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