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H566 DRG

1991 Volkswagen Motorhome

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

175,669 mi
Last recorded175,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Motorhome130,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH566 DRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 175,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn & perished

Fail 5 Jul 2018 175,665 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn & perished

Pass 28 Jul 2017 168,860 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2017 168,857 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 164,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 162,276 miles

both front tyres heavily perished and cracked

fuel injectors and leak off pipes wet but no leak seen

fuel tank wet but no leaks seen

Fail 22 Apr 2015 162,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres heavily perished and cracked

fuel injectors and leak off pipes wet but no leak seen

fuel tank wet but no leaks seen

Pass 2 May 2014 154,291 miles

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

underneath of whole vehicle very rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2014 154,291 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

underneath of whole vehicle very rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2013 151,413 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 151,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2013 15,194 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyre worn

Entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 149,957 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 148,553 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 148,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 148,535 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 147,595 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 147,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jun 2009 147,574 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 145,809 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 145,809 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 141,505 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 141,503 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 136,000 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 136,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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H566 DRG is a 1991 Volkswagen Motorhome in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 130,407 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 H566 DRG, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H566 DRG is a 1991 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 3 April 1991.

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