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GMB 344X

1982 Volkswagen Motor Home

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,915 mi
Last recorded5,915 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Home92,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMB 344X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 5,915 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 59,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 48,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 1,906 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 1,893 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,381 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

rear exhaust mount rubber adrift

Fail 17 Mar 2017 99,380 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

rear exhaust mount rubber adrift

Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 98,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 May 2015 97,047 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 95,980 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 95,323 miles

both rear bump stops missing

offside mirror deterioated

side exhaust silencer support rubber deterioated

slight exhaust blow

slight handbrake side to side movemebt

slight play nearside steering idler

surface corrosion all brake hose ferrules

Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,943 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

offside mirror deterioating

slight handbrake side to side movement

slight play nearside steering idler

Fail 17 Apr 2012 94,943 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

offside mirror deterioating

slight handbrake side to side movement

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 27 Apr 2011 94,402 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 94,402 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear bumpstops missing

rear exhaust silencer slight blow

Fail 26 Apr 2010 93,767 miles

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

O/S/F tyre outer side wall deteriorating (splitting)

O/S/R and N/S/R suspension bumpstops missing

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 93,767 miles

O/S/F tyre outer side wall deteriorating (splitting)

O/S/R and N/S/R suspension bumpstops missing

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2009 92,411 miles

slight play nearside front steering idler

Pass 29 Apr 2008 91,381 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 91,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe splitting.

Nearside rear dump stop missing

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

Offside steering idler slight play.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 89,964 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 89,964 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2006 88,686 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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GMB 344X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 92,531 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GMB 344X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GMB 344X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 22 July 1982.

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