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HOD 918N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Home

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,005 mi
Last recorded13,005 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOD 918N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 13,005 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog not working

Pass 11 Apr 2022 12,514 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 11,973 miles

Nearside Front seat and belt not fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 11,226 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured chassis (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 11,226 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing cotter pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod cotter pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured chassis (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 10,342 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 10,313 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 9,055 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 8,149 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,100 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 10 Feb 2015 59,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 2,385 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,631 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 95,776 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 86,947 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 82,316 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 75,746 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 71,426 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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HOD 918N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Home in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HOD 918N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HOD 918N registered?

HOD 918N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 3 March 1975.

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