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URT 581G

1968 Volkswagen Motor Home

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,934 mi
Last recorded95,934 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURT 581G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 95,934 miles

underside of vehicle has been heavily covered in underseal unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Jun 2015 94,952 miles

offside rear outer c.v gator split

Fail 26 May 2015 94,952 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside rear outer c.v gator split

Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 93,448 miles

(1) Freeplay at steering wheel on limit.

(1) Offside rear outer drive shaft gater split.

(2) Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Both rear lamp glasses colour deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded .

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 93,447 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(1) Freeplay at steering wheel on limit.

(1) Offside rear outer drive shaft gater split.

(2) Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Both rear lamp glasses colour deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded .

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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URT 581G is a 1968 Volkswagen Motor Home in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URT 581G, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was URT 581G registered?

URT 581G is a 1968 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 16 August 1968.

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The MOT history for URT 581G shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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