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PUD 163W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Home

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,646 mi
Last recorded15,646 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Home20,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUD 163W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 15,646 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 15,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 15,576 miles

General under body corrosion

Instrument cluster insecure

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 15,574 miles

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

Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))

General under body corrosion

Instrument cluster insecure

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 15,446 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 15,199 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

General underbody corrossion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 14,974 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 14,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f seat removed at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2013 14,747 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,217 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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PUD 163W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 20,051 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 PUD 163W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PUD 163W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 10 July 1981.

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