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PPB 825L

1973 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,526 mi
Last recorded44,526 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motorhome36,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPB 825L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 44,526 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 43,533 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around and under vehicle

Fail 27 Aug 2015 43,533 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around and under vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 40,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 40,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

all 4 tyres perrished

nearside front door, excessively corrdoded at the bottom (not a prescribed area)

nearside front inner front panel excessively corroded (not a precsribed area)

offside front door, excessively corrdoded at the bottom (not a prescribed area)

rear panel excessively corroded (not a prescribed area)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,557 miles

Oil leak

general body corrosion

general under body corrosion

nearside lower balljoint dustcover deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2012 38,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

general body corrosion

general under body corrosion

nearside lower balljoint dustcover deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust has various minor leaks

nearside front upper ball joint gaitor split

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split

offside rear driveshaft outer constant velocity joint gaitor split

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2011 38,368 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust has various minor leaks

nearside front upper ball joint gaitor split

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split

offside rear driveshaft outer constant velocity joint gaitor split

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,613 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 35,599 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pipe to o\s\f flex

o\s\r driveshaft inner gaitor split

Pass 14 May 2009 35,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 35,328 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 May 2008 35,009 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 33,515 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 33,511 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s floor under cover excessively rusty

n/s/f and o/s/f cab floor excessively rusty

wipers slow in operation

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,434 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 32,394 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 32,394 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamp reflectors tarnished

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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PPB 825L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 36,640 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 PPB 825L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PPB 825L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 22 February 1973.

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