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NLK 197K

1972 Volkswagen Motorhome

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

15,933 mi
Last recorded15,933 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motorhome17,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLK 197K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 15,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 15,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 15,068 miles

Nearside visor insecure

Fail 21 May 2021 15,068 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside visor insecure

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 15,025 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 15,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 14,929 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 14,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 14,650 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 14,650 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 14,527 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 14,527 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at steering box mount (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills, jacking points and out riggers floor sections (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 13,929 miles

all jacking points corroded

both inner sills corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 13,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all jacking points corroded

both inner sills corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 13,688 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 13,391 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 13,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 11,917 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 10,268 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 9,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 6,693 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 6,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 3,577 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 3,569 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 72 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 98,503 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 98,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 93,693 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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NLK 197K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorhome in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 NLK 197K, 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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NLK 197K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 26 June 1972.

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