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UAR 763Y

1983 Volkswagen Motor Home

White Petrol 1987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

279,926 mi
Last recorded279,926 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Home78,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAR 763Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 279,926 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 279,926 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Top of inner arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top of inner arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 272,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flexible pipes deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2021 268,844 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flexible pipes deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2020 264,474 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 263,832 miles

Oil leak fron engine ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 263,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak fron engine ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 261,112 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 261,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 258,492 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 258,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 257,670 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 257,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 252,258 miles

both front bottom ball joint dust covers cracked

Fail 30 Aug 2012 252,256 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front bottom ball joint dust covers cracked

both front top ball joint covers cracked

o/s/f shocker slight leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 231,959 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 231,959 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 216,558 miles

All 4 wheel bearings slight play

Front registration plate holder loose

n/s drive shaft boot deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2010 216,542 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All 4 wheel bearings slight play

Front registration plate holder loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s drive shaft boot deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2009 203,570 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 203,570 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 198,541 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 198,541 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 190,734 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 190,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UAR 763Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 1,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 78,915 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 UAR 763Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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UAR 763Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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