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MGC 505D

1966 Volkswagen Motor Home

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

21,604 mi
Last recorded21,604 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGC 505D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 21,604 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 19,921 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 18,266 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 15,631 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 14,220 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 13,256 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 18,251 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2016 11,934 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 11,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,817 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 8,628 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 8,628 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 8,322 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 8,322 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 7,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 7,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2009 7,605 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2008 7,220 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 6,559 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 6,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 4,753 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 4,753 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MGC 505D is a 1966 Volkswagen Motor Home in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MGC 505D, 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 60 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 MGC 505D registered?

MGC 505D is a 1966 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 4 January 1966.

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The MOT history for MGC 505D shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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