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JMO 357K

1972 Volkswagen Motorhome

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests24 (11 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate45.8%

Mileage

31,078 mi
Last recorded31,078 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motorhome17,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMO 357K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,078 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

off side front indicator lens cracked

off side front lower ball joint dust cover slightly cracking

off side front upper ball joint dust cover slightly cracking

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2018 31,055 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by jacking point, marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside arch, marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

off side front indicator lens cracked

off side front lower ball joint dust cover slightly cracking

off side front upper ball joint dust cover slightly cracking

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2018 30,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boxed chassis near subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front axle/subframe tube is holed each end where bolted on the inner arches (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Battery insecure insecure due to the floor pan is rotten below battery requires welding (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven 83 percent (nsr has the lower effort ) (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind front bumper (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion in many places on the vehicle under side

corrosion rear subframe near engine mountings

nsf passanger seat removed time of test

nsf wheel bearing has play

oil leak crank breather from engine

osf lower outer pannel is in poor condition welding wise

surface corrosion nsf behind the front bumper holed

Pass 25 Jan 2017 30,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 30,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Outer 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 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 Outer 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 28,684 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 28,627 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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 Outer 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 27,296 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 27,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 26,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 26,418 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 26,376 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

OSF tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r driveshaft gaiter damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2013 24,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r driveshaft gaiter damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2012 22,592 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 22,592 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 19,307 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,307 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 17,926 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 17,926 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

vehicle has been stood for some time and front brake discs have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,854 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 17,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamps have weak beam patterns

both rear cv boots split

Fail 7 Jul 2007 178,380 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2006 17,056 miles

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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JMO 357K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorhome in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 17,926 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 JMO 357K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JMO 357K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 10 July 1972.

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