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JWP 946K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Home

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

35,262 mi
Last recorded35,262 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Home32,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWP 946K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 35,262 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 35,253 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 34,909 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 34,909 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 34,180 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2019 34,169 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2018 33,786 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Play in steering bush

Fail 14 May 2018 33,770 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Stop lamp not working Offside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Play in steering bush

Pass 17 May 2017 33,011 miles

General corrosion

Fail 11 May 2017 32,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

General corrosion

Pass 16 May 2016 32,131 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion

Fail 16 May 2016 32,131 miles

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

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 31,820 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 31,820 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,988 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 30,988 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 30,965 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 30,965 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,546 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2011 30,541 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,164 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,907 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 25,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,839 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 24,814 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,631 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 23,631 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 May 2006 21,373 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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JWP 946K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Home in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 32,131 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 JWP 946K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JWP 946K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 29 October 1971.

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