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SHO 370

1983 Volkswagen Motorhome

Multi-colour Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,843 mi
Last recorded42,843 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motorhome28,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHO 370
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 42,843 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 39,357 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 35,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 31,561 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 30,232 miles

Corrosion under body.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 30,028 miles

corrosion under body

Pass 9 Aug 2017 29,530 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack mounting bushes (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 29,530 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185R14c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack mounting bushes (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 28,224 miles

nearside & offside rear suspension mount slightly rusted

nearside front seat has slight play

Fail 13 Jul 2016 28,180 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside & offside rear suspension mount slightly rusted

nearside front seat has slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2016 28,140 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,741 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 21,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front and rear brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,044 miles

both front discs corroded

front tyres 175/75/14 rear tyres 175/80/14

o/s door step corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2011 16,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front discs corroded

front tyres 175/75/14 rear tyres 175/80/14

o/s door step corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 10,409 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 10,380 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 10,325 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 8,072 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 8,072 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

clutch pipe corroded

various areas of corrosion to bodyshell

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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SHO 370 is a 1983 Volkswagen Motorhome in Multi-colour with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 28,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SHO 370, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SHO 370 registered?

SHO 370 is a 1983 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 26 August 1983.

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