MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,657 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
crack in lower screen
o/s wiper split
o/s/r lower sidelight not working
o/s/r top marker not working
a brake warning light flashing
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
n/s/r/tyre starting to perish
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
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
tyre walls cracked
tyre walls cracked
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
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)
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
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?
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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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