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KYH 347K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Home

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,124 mi
Last recorded8,124 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home49,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYH 347K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 8,124 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2016 8,097 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both front outer arches (6.1.C.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front outrigger & o/s chassis (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

underfloor belly pan corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 7,286 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 6,504 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 6,496 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre has cracking to tread edges

Fail 7 Aug 2013 49,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,222 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 2,507 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 2,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,059 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 94,033 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 91,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,188 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 88,688 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

rear driveshaft boots split

rusty in places

secondhand tyres fitted

slight play in steering idler

slight stiffness in front suspension movement

Fail 9 Jul 2008 88,688 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Battery insecure

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear driveshaft boots split

rusty in places

slight play in steering idler

slight stiffness in front suspension movement

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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KYH 347K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 49,871 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 KYH 347K, 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 54 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 KYH 347K registered?

KYH 347K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 7 January 1972.

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