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R171 HGU

1998 Volkswagen Motor Home

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,657 mi
Last recorded57,657 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motor Home49,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 HGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 57,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 57,448 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 57,424 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear side body marker light not working

Nearside mirror arm loose

Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,262 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 57,243 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 52,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,582 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,697 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

windscreen cracked zone a lower edge

Fail 18 Mar 2016 50,666 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

windscreen cracked zone a lower edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,428 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 49,393 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,911 miles

crack in lower screen

Pass 6 Apr 2013 48,027 miles

o/s wiper split

o/s/r lower sidelight not working

o/s/r top marker not working

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,269 miles

a brake warning light flashing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 47,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

a brake warning light flashing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,070 miles

n/s/r/tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Apr 2011 42,070 miles

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

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

n/s/r/tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Dec 2010 41,790 miles

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

tyre walls cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,790 miles

tyre walls cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,708 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,221 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

all tyres s/cracking to s/walls/tread

Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,581 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,874 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded but repaired

slight play in off side front steering

Pass 7 Dec 2005 21,937 miles

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

advise both front brake discs slight corrosion

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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R171 HGU is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Home in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 49,428 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 R171 HGU, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R171 HGU is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R171 HGU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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