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RLE 181W

1981 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,536 mi
Last recorded21,536 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome46,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLE 181W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tie rod bushes cracked/perrished

idle speed slightly high

n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2013 21,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tie rod bushes cracked/perrished

idle speed slightly high

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

idle speed slightly high

Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted /rusty

o/s rear chassis corroded around wishbone mounting area

Fail 25 Jul 2011 21,126 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted /rusty

o/s rear chassis corroded around wishbone mounting area

Pass 19 Aug 2006 15,523 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 15,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 10,582 miles

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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RLE 181W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,882 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 RLE 181W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RLE 181W registered?

RLE 181W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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