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MWV 872W

1981 Volkswagen Motorhome

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome46,882 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 872W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 233,328 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,695 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 50,852 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,392 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 50,392 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,910 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 49,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,264 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,646 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,031 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,330 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 41,313 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside outer chassis/undersill severely corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded and damaged

offside front wheel arch corroded

offside handbrake efficiency low

offside lower side panel severely corroded and seperated from sill panel

severe engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 40,020 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake long travel,foot brake long travel,o/s/r inner c/v boot split.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,508 miles

outer sills corroded

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

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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MWV 872W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,882 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 MWV 872W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MWV 872W registered?

MWV 872W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 10 April 1981.

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