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TAP 163X

1982 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,607 mi
Last recorded38,607 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motorhome82,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 163X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 38,607 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 38,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,774 miles

Both front inner door step areas at underside, getting abit corroded

Front and rear inner w/arch areas getting abit corroded

O/S/R lower suspension arm outer mounting area, getting abit corroded

P/Brake Efficiency low at 17% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Slight UP/DOWN wear and movement at both front lower ball joints (esp N/S/F lower, almost ON limit of wear)

Small crack at O/S edge area of screen

Fail 18 Jul 2018 36,700 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis area next to coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis area next to coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front inner door step areas at underside, getting abit corroded

Front and rear inner w/arch areas getting abit corroded

O/S/R lower suspension arm outer mounting area getting abit corroded

P/Brake efficiency low at 18% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Slight UP/DOWN wear and movement at both front lower ball joints (esp N/S/F, almost at limit)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,910 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 33,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,079 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,987 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 309,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,886 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,269 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 29,269 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,021 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,660 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,547 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 24,547 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,239 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 20,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 16,022 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 92,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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TAP 163X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 82,225 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 TAP 163X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TAP 163X registered?

TAP 163X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 21 July 1982.

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