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PKW 348X

1982 Volkswagen Motor Home

Cream Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,285 mi
Last recorded46,285 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Home92,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKW 348X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 46,285 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

hazard warning not working

main beam telltale not working

nearside door corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2023 46,283 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

hazard warning not working

main beam telltale not working

nearside door corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 45,684 miles

Nearside Rear door corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard warning lights not working

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard warning not working

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 17 Oct 2019 44,678 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% nearside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard warning not working

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,643 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,318 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 42,306 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 42,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,288 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 42,288 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wall worn thin

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,232 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,345 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,710 miles

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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PKW 348X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Home in Cream with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 92,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PKW 348X, 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 44 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 PKW 348X registered?

PKW 348X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 13 May 1982.

Is PKW 348X safe to buy?

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