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PMY 249W

1981 Volkswagen Motorhome

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

8,774 mi
Last recorded8,774 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome46,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 249W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 8,774 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 4,297 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 99,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,418 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 97,382 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf & osf tyre walls excessivly cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2012 89,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 89,021 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,096 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,851 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,424 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front bumper end cap missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Oct 2009 57,415 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front bumper end cap missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 46,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,021 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,058 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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PMY 249W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PMY 249W, 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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What year was PMY 249W registered?

PMY 249W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 8 July 1981.

Is PMY 249W safe to buy?

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