MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
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)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
all brake pipes covered in underseal
corrosion at near side and off side chassis behind front wheels
corrosion at near side and off side sills
P/S HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR SLIGHT DULL
SLIGHT COROSION N/S FLOOR
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS STARTING TO FRAY
BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBER CASINGS BADLY CORRODED
BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS CORRODED
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
STEERING STIFF
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS STARTING TO FRAY
BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBER CASINGS BADLY CORRODED
BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS CORRODED
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
STEERING STIFF
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion in vehicle structure
o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
brake pipes,floor,sills and chassis corroded.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?
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RTP 318J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 32,131 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTP 318J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RTP 318J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 8 February 1971.
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