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SPL 395M

1973 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,611 mi
Last recorded55,611 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motorhome36,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 395M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,611 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,125 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,688 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,240 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 36,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,107 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f floor rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,677 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,342 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,550 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 33,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,908 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 30,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,581 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,994 miles

as original vt32

Fail 9 Jul 2007 28,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

flexi fuel pipe close to exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,832 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 27,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

handbrake travel just legal

offside front tyre inner wall starting to crack

Pass 8 Jul 2005 26,735 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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SPL 395M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 36,640 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 SPL 395M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SPL 395M registered?

SPL 395M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 17 August 1973.

Is SPL 395M safe to buy?

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