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HAD 538N

1975 Volkswagen Motorhome

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,940 mi
Last recorded70,940 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAD 538N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,940 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,364 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,385 miles

offside front wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,024 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,366 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,258 miles

nearside front wheel bearing bearing slight roughness.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,957 miles

front brakes imbalanced slightly.

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)

slight roughness nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,604 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,090 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r hand brake cable perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,465 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 49,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,395 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 46,360 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,467 miles

offside front tyre perished

some corrosion offside and nearside front inner wheel arch areas

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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HAD 538N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motorhome in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HAD 538N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAD 538N registered?

HAD 538N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is HAD 538N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAD 538N shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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