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OTV 222W

1981 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,167 mi
Last recorded49,167 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome46,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTV 222W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 49,167 miles

CAB STEPS SLIGHTLY CORODED

Fail 29 May 2019 49,167 miles

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CAB STEPS SLIGHTLY CORODED

Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,157 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

SLIGHT CORRISION ON CAB

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,385 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 48,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,121 miles

O/S DOOR STEP, O/S DOOR,& WINDSCREEN PILLAR RUSTY & CORRODED

Fail 12 Aug 2014 47,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S DOOR STEP, O/S DOOR,& WINDSCREEN PILLAR RUSTY & CORRODED

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,237 miles

O/S DOOR STEP,O/S DOOR,& O/S WINDSCREEN PILLAR RUSTY & CORRODED

Fail 8 Aug 2013 46,231 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

O/S DOOR STEP,O/S DOOR,& O/S WINDSCREEN PILLAR RUSTY & CORRODED

Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,116 miles

DRIVER,S STEP GETTING CORRODED

Fail 20 Jul 2011 46,116 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

DRIVER,S STEP GETTING CORRODED

Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f door step corrosion

o/s/f door step corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2010 45,639 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f door step corrosion

o/s/f door step corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2010 45,637 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f door step corrosion

o/s/f door step corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 44,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,607 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 43,589 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OTV 222W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OTV 222W, 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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OTV 222W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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