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FPH 487J

1971 Volkswagen Motorhome

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,573 mi
Last recorded64,573 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motorhome55,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPH 487J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,573 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,304 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 63,914 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,477 miles

osf bumper insecure and corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,051 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 63,051 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear suspension springs weak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,584 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 62,285 miles

horn poor passenger door difficult to open play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,659 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 59,954 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 57,564 miles

corrosion to rear floor area, not structural. †off side rear constant velocity boot split †near side rear constant velocity boot perished.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 55,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear outer drive shaft boot rubber split

Fail 25 Jul 2006 55,969 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

off side rear outer drive shaft boot rubber split

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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FPH 487J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorhome in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,970 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 FPH 487J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FPH 487J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 11 May 1971.

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