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TKJ 583X

1981 Volkswagen Motor Home

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

2,814 mi
Last recorded2,814 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Home20,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKJ 583X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2010 2,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

beam patterns slightly diffused

n/s/r and o/s/r lower valence panels corroded and holed

n/s/r inner wheel arch panelling corroded and holed

park brake travel long adv adjust rear brakes

wipers smear slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2010 2,808 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank cap sealing washer perishing

heavy all over structural corrosion evident, only holed in places listed on failure will require attention before next mot

slight bind/drag n/s/f brake

Fail 15 Jul 2009 2,713 miles

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

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

WILL NEED BRAKE PIPE ATTENTION AND O/S/F FLEXI FOR NEXT MOT TEST.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise better repair on o/s carb balance pipe hose

advise front and rear brake strip and clean

all brake pipes corroded

both front tie/tramp arm bushes perrished and worn

eng. vac hoses poor

inner sills heavy surface corrosion

n/s/r brake poor on service and park.

o/s/f brake flexi ferrels corroded

outer sills and lower rear arches corroding and about to hole

Pass 15 Jul 2009 2,713 miles

WILL NEED BRAKE PIPE ATTENTION AND O/S/F FLEXI FOR NEXT MOT TEST.

advise better repair on o/s carb balance pipe hose

advise front and rear brake strip and clean

all brake pipes corroded

both front tie/tramp arm bushes perrished and worn

eng. vac hoses poor

inner sills heavy surface corrosion

n/s/r brake poor on service and park.

o/s/f brake flexi ferrels corroded

outer sills and lower rear arches corroding and about to hole

Pass 4 Mar 2008 2,594 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s inner sill starting to corrode

Fail 26 Feb 2008 2,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2007 2,451 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 2,451 miles

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

o/s/f bumper end cap missing

outer sills corroded.

advise new wiper blades

clutch slave cylinder flexi needs replacement asap. weaping fluid from bulge !!!!!!!!!!!!!

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f brake flexi hose ferrels rusty

strongly advise front tyres replaced, badly perrished and o/s/f worn unevanly

Pass 24 Feb 2006 1,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine miss firing resulting in a high emissions reading

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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TKJ 583X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Home in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 20,051 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 TKJ 583X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TKJ 583X registered?

TKJ 583X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 14 August 1981.

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