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SDH 969K

1972 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,466 mi
Last recorded83,466 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motorhome17,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDH 969K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,466 miles

Body has slight corrosion various plates welded to rear of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step and cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step and cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,466 miles

Direction indicators not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced end cap (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced end cap (2.4.G.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion various plates welded to rear of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step and cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step and cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,496 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill inner and outer (6.1.A.1)

has various plates welded to rear chassis both sides

rear trailing arm end caps corroded both sides

Fail 5 Apr 2016 82,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle hitting roll bar (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill inner and outer (6.1.A.1)

has various plates welded to rear chassis both sides

rear trailing arm end caps corroded both sides

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,967 miles

o/s out rigger holed

steering wheel bakerlight cracked in a few places

varios plates welded to chassis

Fail 22 Apr 2015 81,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s out rigger holed

steering wheel bakerlight cracked in a few places

varios plates welded to chassis

Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,244 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osf steering arm boot split

osr brake effort low

slightblow exhaust

Pass 17 Aug 2010 81,236 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,488 miles

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

nearside exterior mirror missing

Fail 4 Jun 2009 74,387 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2008 72,301 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,301 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 71,676 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 71,660 miles

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

Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 70,710 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 70,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SDH 969K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 17,926 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 SDH 969K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SDH 969K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 28 February 1972.

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