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POM 551R

1977 Volkswagen Motorhome

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,852 mi
Last recorded89,852 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motorhome87,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOM 551R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 89,852 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel \ crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 87,285 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,266 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 87,266 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,252 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,070 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 82,975 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,366 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,321 miles

wiper action slow

Fail 25 Apr 2013 77,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper action slow

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,975 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 74,947 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear outer cv boot split

Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,207 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,148 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 70,140 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 69,271 miles

Both rear drums are showing slight ovality on roller brake tester

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside rear back plate starting to corrode around shoe retainer

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,271 miles

Both rear drums are showing slight ovality on roller brake tester

Offside rear back plate starting to corrode around shoe retainer

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2007 69,271 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 69,205 miles

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

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres starting to split on side walls

Pass 25 Aug 2006 65,867 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 65,052 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 65,051 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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POM 551R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motorhome in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 87,366 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 POM 551R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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POM 551R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 17 March 1977.

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