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PGS 476J

1970 Volkswagen Motorhome

Red Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,528 mi
Last recorded75,528 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motorhome51,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGS 476J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 75,528 miles

Slight corrosion to outer sills.

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

Offside Front Jacking point corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 75,528 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Jacking point corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Slight corrosion to outer sills.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 75,528 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded.

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 75,411 miles

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

Offside Front Out rigger corroded.

Offside Front Wheel arch heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Slight play in steering.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,388 miles

Body has slight corrosion to O/S wheel arch.

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f out rigger slightly corroded.

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

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,361 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 75,361 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,127 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

horn slightly grated

slight corrosion to front and rear axles

slight corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear innersills

Fail 24 Sep 2013 74,127 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

horn slightly grated

slight corrosion to front and rear axles

slight corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear innersills

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 71,852 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 91,980 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 19,124 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

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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PGS 476J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motorhome in Red with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 51,132 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PGS 476J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PGS 476J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 24 November 1970.

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