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ORE 871W

1980 Volkswagen Motor Home

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

61,678 mi
Last recorded61,678 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Home58,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORE 871W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,678 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine leaking oil

exhaust blowing

parking brake only just met requirments

Fail 31 Jul 2020 61,676 miles

Emissions not tested idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed not securley fixed to the vehicle (0.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 61,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 61,025 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,502 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2018 60,498 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,468 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,894 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Outer engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 59,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Outer engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014
Fail 8 Oct 2014 59,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 58,995 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,995 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,143 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not structual.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 58,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not structual.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,143 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 58,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,143 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 58,143 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,141 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 58,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 58,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 58,141 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2007 58,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 56,851 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 56,840 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear hub bearings slight play

near side outer body holed

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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ORE 871W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Home in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 58,143 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 ORE 871W, 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 46 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 ORE 871W registered?

ORE 871W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 2 October 1980.

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